spinner

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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

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

The other candidate is England's third left-arm spinner, Linsey Smith.

From BBC • May 20, 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

“But if we’re going to play Sherlock Holmes, we need to go spin that spinner and dig up more clues.”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein