captain

Example Sentences

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He never broke into the National Hockey League but was chosen to captain Team Canada in 1999 and 2000, off years for the Winter Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal

The captain also asked his players to "show a bit of dog" in their battle to remain in the series.

From BBC

The England captain opened the attack on Saturday but Head quickly got to work and reached his 150 with a boundary through backward point, earning a standing ovation from his home fans.

From Barron's

There were concerns about Stokes' fitness when he did not bowl on the third day, only for the captain to immediately take the ball on the fourth morning.

From BBC

Heat's chase was even more remarkable given captain Nathan McSweeney, who was set to come in at number three, rolled his ankle while attempting a catch in the Scorchers' innings and was unable to bat.

From BBC