skipper

Example Sentences

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And the Washington Nationals’ new skipper is all of 33 years old, making him the youngest person to manage in the majors in more than half a century.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead he sat at the post-match news conference as a winning skipper, literally slapping Head on the back.

From BBC

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bat in the second Test on Saturday as the tourists look to clinch their first series win in India in 25 years.

From Barron's

“I think you always try to quiet the crowd, especially early in the game,” said Rockies manager Bud Black, a former Padres skipper who still lives in the area in the offseason.

From Washington Times

Test skipper Ben Stokes is expected to play as a specialist batter for Chennai Super Kings in the first few games after having an injection in his troublesome left knee.

From BBC