seam bowler
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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
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
Former England seam bowler Anderson, 42, has made the cut after the list was trimmed from 1,574 initial entries to 574 following consultation with the 10 IPL teams.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 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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