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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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England have often favoured pace or variation in height or angle in recent selections but Cook is a more traditional, skilful seam bowler - his debut a reward for his superb County Championship record.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

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

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025

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

Stokes is too good a swing and seam bowler to be asked to bash the pitch halfway down.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2021

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