spinner

Example Sentences

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Shoaib Bashir has been backed as England's first-choice spinner for the first Test against New Zealand after being overlooked for the entire Ashes series.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

She hit one glorious carving drive over extra cover for six early on and in the 15th over kicked for home by hitting spinner Sree Charani for a four and two thumping sixes.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He was promoted to England's number one spinner despite not being the first choice at Somerset and has taken 68 wickets in his 19 Tests.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Bell finished with an impressive 2-23 while Linsey Smith bowled a remarkable spell of 1-10, but her fellow left-arm spinner Ecclestone was targeted as she conceded 34 from three wicketless overs.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“Your sister, even though she avoids the work, is a skilled spinner and will be a skilled wife. She needs practice in learning both, my son,” their mother said with a smile.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper