spinner

Example Sentences

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The returns of pace bowlers and spinners have been far more balanced at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, compared with Colombo where spin has dominated.

From BBC

Already guaranteed to progress, England needed 42 from the last 17 balls on a slow pitch which offered significant assistance for the spinners throughout.

From BBC

New Zealand picked only two pace bowlers in their win over Sri Lanka, in which 30 of the 40 overs were bowled by spinners.

From BBC

It took New Zealand to a competitive total that, ultimately, proved more than good enough as the spinners took over and Sri Lanka fell apart.

From BBC

“Find a little extra gold and I’ll have Opal show you how to spin. She is a fine spinner, but I’ve known some who possess a more … natural talent.”

From Literature