skipper

Example Sentences

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On the day Harry Brook replaced his fellow Yorkshireman at the top of the Test batting rankings, it is not the vice-captain England have asked to step in as interim captain, but the former skipper.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He told the jury at Hamilton Sheriff Court of the time he had confronted his skipper over his poor treatment.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

England's standards in the field slipped again when they were under pressure, but stand-in skipper Charlie Dean led an encouraging fightback by removing both set batters in the 14th over.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Linsey Smith dominated the powerplay as she finished with 3-25, removing opener Georgia Plimmer and skipper Melie Kerr for first-ball ducks, but the stunning recovery gave New Zealand the momentum going into the second innings.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Wherever the skipper operated, the enemy was put off by his tactics.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell