Example Sentences

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Khan will captain the surprise 2024 T20 World Cup semi-finalists against New Zealand in their opening match of the 2026 edition in Chennai on Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Curran, 27, will captain the franchise, who were known as Oval Invincibles until their recent takeover.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

“The Rock League is going to be a huge new chapter to the sport,” said Dropkin, the Olympian who will captain the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

Gregory Alldritt will captain France against Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend having been dropped for the humbling defeat to South Africa, the French Rugby Federation announced on Thursday.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

I will, captain; but yourself——" "Never mind me.

From Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck by Bonehill, Ralph