spinner
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That neither pressed on – Duckett was bowled for 67 and Banton stumped for 73, both to left-arm spinner Dinuth Wellalage – was disappointing.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
For the home cooks: OXO is best known for revolutionizing the salad spinner, but it has also redesigned the garlic press, the can opener, the vegetable peeler … the list goes on.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
While the trio have been named in the Test squad, they may be rotated in favour of Baker, Essex pace bowler Sam Cook and Derbyshire spinner Shoaib Bashir.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
They may not have a frontline spinner but Robinson, who conceded runs at just 1.29 per over across the Lord's Test, can effectively do the holding job of a slow bowler if needed.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
I see Charlie, standing in the center of the kitchen, playing with his spinner, bright colored beads and rings threaded on a string.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
The way he took down the spinners was brutal.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
On this occasion the spinners took a backseat – Adil Rashid and Dawson sent down only four overs between them.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
She took on Ecclestone effectively down the ground, with England's spinners unable to extract as much turn from the surface to put doubt in the batters' minds.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
As India needed 49 from the final four overs, Ireland shut the door firmly as spinners Gareth Delany and Humphreys cleaned up the tail.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Well, you could riot be in a better place. The spinners weave all our catch cloths,” said Solovet.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
