skipper
Example Sentences
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Dropped on eight by Blessing Muzarabani, the India skipper thrashed 33 from 13 deliveries.
From BBC
England are the only team to secure a place in the semi-finals so far after skipper Harry Brook's match-winning century against Pakistan.
From Barron's
The team have been together for almost a decade with skipper Mouat, 31, believing their closeness has played a key role in their success on the world stage.
From BBC
In reality, Fletcher would only have called on United's one-time skipper in extreme circumstances that night.
From BBC
He was handed the national team captaincy at 22 and Liverpool view him as a future skipper, just like Gerrard.
From BBC
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