skipper

Example Sentences

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Following defeat in the third Test in Adelaide, which sealed England's fourth successive Ashes loss in Australia, Stokes said he "absolutely" wanted to remain skipper.

From BBC

The Australian skipper removed him for a 13th time in Tests, more than any other bowler, with a furious Root berating himself after prodding at a full delivery and feathering to Carey.

From Barron's

I coach to get the best out of people and that's the same with the skipper.

From BBC

Has done a perfectly adequate job standing in for Pat Cummins but will probably make way for the skipper in Adelaide.

From BBC

Brook has been anointed as the next England captain, but is currently batting like a man who couldn't be trusted to skipper a pedalo.

From BBC