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seam bowler

British

noun

cricket a fast bowler who makes the ball bounce on its seam so that it will change direction

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seam bowling

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Also in the squad for the first time was seam bowler Trent Copeland, who had grown up with Lyon in rural New South Wales.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2023

The 40-year-old seam bowler, who was rested for the third test in Leeds, returns to the team in place of Ollie Robinson, the England and Wales Cricket Board said Monday.

From Washington Times • Jul. 17, 2023

Should they decide a quality seam bowler is the priority, they might consider the likes of Stone or Paul van Meekeren.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2023

The Surrey seam bowler was named alongside his twin brother Craig in the 14-man squad announced on Thursday.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2022

England seam bowler Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of the first Test against West Indies with a back injury.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2022

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