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/ɒfsˈpɪnər/ · off.spin.ner
noun
- A type of bowler in the sport of cricket who delivers the ball with a spinning action, but not in the conventional manner. The offspinner's ability to deceive the batsman with his unorthodox action made him a valuable asset to the team.
- A type of delivery in cricket where the ball is bowled with a spinning action, but not in the conventional manner. The offspinner's delivery was a perfect example of how to deceive the batsman with a well-placed spin.
Did you know? The term 'offspinner' is often used interchangeably with 'offbreak', but technically, an offspinner is a type of bowler, while an offbreak is a type of delivery.