spinner

Example Sentences

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But after Dunkley whacked spinner Nensi Patel to mid-off in the fourth over, England stalled and nobody was able to match Devine's proactive approach and fearless power-hitting.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

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

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Root and Bethell are reasonable options if England need a spinner to hold an end.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The left-arm spinner was summoned to the attack by Dean after nine overs and was immediately waving her arms to move her own field.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

But before I could respond to it, the spinner ground his metal heel into the stone, and sparks flew into the air.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri