spinner

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Shoaib Bashir has been backed as England's first-choice spinner for the first Test against New Zealand after being overlooked for the entire Ashes series.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

She hit one glorious carving drive over extra cover for six early on and in the 15th over kicked for home by hitting spinner Sree Charani for a four and two thumping sixes.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

When considering the bigger picture, the most significant part of the one-day international series against New Zealand was the arrival of 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman on the international stage.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Bell finished with an impressive 2-23 while Linsey Smith bowled a remarkable spell of 1-10, but her fellow left-arm spinner Ecclestone was targeted as she conceded 34 from three wicketless overs.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Everyone else asleep, and he amuses himself playing with his spinner.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes