reverse swing
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Off-spinner Sajid Khan also took advantage of sharp turn to end opener Ryan Rickelton's stay - he lasted 145 balls for 45 runs - and Shaheen returned in the afternoon session to knock over the tail with a fine display of reverse swing.
From BBC
I was just about up to full pace and decided to pick a ball that would reverse swing as a confidence booster, to take a few wickets and get the bounce in my run-up going.
From BBC
If he doesn't make it, that could make room for James Anderson, who must have been licking his lips at the reverse swing found by Jasprit Bumrah.
From BBC
A slow wicket, some reverse swing and the falling of early wickets - India was reduced to 81-3 in the 11th over - made for tough batting conditions, so Australia still had work to do to earn a record-extending sixth 50-over world title.
From Washington Times
We currently use two balls, one from each end, in 50-over cricket but returning to one for the entirety of an innings would at least throw the bowlers a bone by allowing the balls to be old enough to reverse swing.
From BBC
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