spinner
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England's current balance - with Lawrence picked over a frontline spinner - appears suited to home conditions, and could also work in South Africa and Australia where England play this winter.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
"It is a well-balanced attack but without the spinner."
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
In seamer Mohammad Abbas and spinner Sajid Khan, they have bowlers who have caused England trouble in the past.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Root's team have questions about an opener and wicketkeeper, a makeshift number three, no obvious all-round option and are without a world-class spinner.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Whew, I’m a good spinner, but I was getting worried about how long I could keep it up when Golden-Miranda rushed in.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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
They played the spinners well, keeping control of the required rate.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 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
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
“The prophecy says the spinners must assent,” said Vikus.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
