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seam bowler

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noun

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

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On Saturday, 22-year-old seam bowler Kranti Gaud became the first woman on the bowling board after taking five for 37 in England's first innings.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Sam Cook has been the outstanding seam bowler in county cricket for the past number of years.

From BBC Apr. 30, 2025

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

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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