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seamer
/ ˈsiːmə /
Example Sentences
Head coach Charlotte Edwards left experienced seamer Kate Cross out of England's squad, meaning extra responsibility has shifted to Bell's shoulders in the pace attack with Em Arlott and Lauren Filer as the other frontline seamers, and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt playing as an all-rounder.
If the surfaces do not offer much spin, especially in the early stages, England could find themselves a seamer light or lacking Cross' experience, with Arlott and Filer still searching for consistency in international cricket.
Earlier, Jofra Archer was replaced by Luke Wood in a late change, and the seamer removed Ryan Rickelton in the first over before captain Aiden Markram led the charge with 28 from 14 balls.
The Proteas were already without the rested seamer Kagiso Rabada, then lost batter Tony de Zorzi to injury and all-rounder Wiaan Mulder to illness.
Brook's most important task will be his management of 22-year-old seamer Sonny Baker, who returned the most expensive figures by an England one-day debutant.
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