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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 noun

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England seam bowler James Anderson, 41, has climbed one place to seventh after taking five wickets in the second Test.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024

He pointed to Stokes' "incredible match-winning ability in every department" and said the "ability to have a seam bowler in that top six gives you so many options with your team balance".

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2023

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

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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