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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 bowler

Following news of his exit from Old Trafford, BBC Sport learned other counties would be interested in signing the seam bowler.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

This was the ninth time in seven Tests he has been lbw to a seam bowler, having fallen in similar fashion only three times in his previous 39 matches.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

He replaces uncapped seam bowler and Notts team-mate Dillon Pennington, who suffered a hamstring injury playing for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred on Friday.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2024

West Indies did not qualify for the Cricket World Cup and selectors have freshened up the playing personnel with uncapped batting all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford and seam bowler Matthew Forde brought in.

From BBC ● Nov. 20, 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

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