spinner
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But Rockets' bowlers held their nerve late in the innings as Spirit lost five wickets for 42 balls, with spinner Calvin Harrison impressing again with 2-25.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Perhaps England could have pushed towards 290, but Axar induced Dawson into a pull to deep square, then the left-arm spinner mopped up the tail.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Adil Rashid took two wickets, fellow spinner Will Jacks one, while Tongue came back to record his best figures in any T20 in his second international appearance.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
At The Oval they had to pick Jordan Cox as an extra batter at number seven to protect a long tail, and their desire for four seamers meant spinner Shoaib Bashir was squeezed out.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
“I think it’s mine,” I answered, flicking the spinner.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
With the pitch turning, India had fielders crowded around the bat as their spinners then mopped up the tail with England skittled for 186.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
While there was some turn for England's spinners on the first day, the pitch appeared easier for batting after a day basked in the London heat which makes Sciver-Brunt's decision to bowl first more questionable.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
England will have to decide between spinners Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir, while McCullum suggested the switch between Stokes and Smith is likely.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
When slime, fidget spinners and other tactile toys started catching on, the company looked to create a product that could compete.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
“This attack on the spinners does not bode well for your father.”
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
