spinner

Example Sentences

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They picked batter Jacob Bethell before he had scored a professional century and spinner Shoaib Bashir in 2024 after he had played just six first-class matches.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

A frontline spinner needs to be identified, although an all-rounder like Rehan Ahmed or James Coles could be tried.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The G-Force Test Facility is a spinner that’s pitched as an astronaut training experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

New Zealand were struggling to read Maheesh Theekshana as the spinner claimed 3-9 in his first three overs.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 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