bowler

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The fast bowler was included on England's initial team sheet for the first ODI, only to be removed at the last minute because of hamstring tightness.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

With Broad, Anderson and Chris Woakes all retiring from international cricket in successive years, England have a vacancy for a new-ball bowler and attack leader.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"If he can show he can maintain and be a threat throughout the game. If he's as close to his best as he possibly can be, he's a world-class bowler."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

England will also have different openers by the time their World Cup campaign begins against Sri Lanka on 12 June and their captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and best bowler, Ecclestone, should be back too.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

His chin went up instead of down, and there was a glint in his eye that he had not possessed when he had worn a bowler hat.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman