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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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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

England seam bowler Ollie Robinson was named one of Wisden's five Cricketers of the Year.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 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

The fiery seam bowler has overcome two back operations to become England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats but admitted afterwards this will likely be her last Ashes Test.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2022

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