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

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

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

From BBC • May 11, 2026

In that sense, Jacks is the man in possession, and the battle to be England's number one spinner has appeared to be wide open.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

He looks sadly at his son with the spinner and Charlie smiles and holds it up to show him how pretty it is when it goes around and around.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes