: a person who bowls
specifically
: the player who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
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Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami was another standout performer against the Aussies, bagging three wickets, while leg spinner Varun Chakravarthy was the player of the match in their group-stage win against the Kiwis for his five-wicket excellence.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The concert, which marked a significant milestone in India’s entertainment landscape as Disney+ Hotstar’s first music livestream, saw cricket star Jasprit Bumrah in attendance, with Martin dedicating a special performance to the fast bowler.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
The bowlers took just four wickets, with Taskin Ahmed bowling a 1-28 in seven overs.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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There are also two bowlers from East Ridge, and single honorees from South Lake, Winter Springs, Hagerty, Timber Creek, Windermere and Crooms Academy.
—Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami was another standout performer against the Aussies, bagging three wickets, while leg spinner Varun Chakravarthy was the player of the match in their group-stage win against the Kiwis for his five-wicket excellence.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The concert, which marked a significant milestone in India’s entertainment landscape as Disney+ Hotstar’s first music livestream, saw cricket star Jasprit Bumrah in attendance, with Martin dedicating a special performance to the fast bowler.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
The bowlers took just four wickets, with Taskin Ahmed bowling a 1-28 in seven overs.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Bowler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowler. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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