opening batsman

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Refers to one of the first two players to bat in an innings.

batsmanADJECTIVE + batsman

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opening

Examples (10)

  • He was selected as the team's opening batsman for the upcoming series.
  • The two opening batsmen built a solid foundation with a 100-run partnership.
  • An opening batsman needs excellent technique to face the new ball.
  • Sunil Gavaskar is considered one of the greatest opening batsmen of all time.
  • The team was in trouble after their opening batsman was dismissed for a duck.
  • She has the perfect temperament for an aggressive opening batsman in modern cricket.
  • Who do you think should be England's next opening batsman?
  • The captain decided to promote a middle-order player to the role of opening batsman.
  • The young cricketer hopes to become an opening batsman for his country one day.
  • If the opening batsman survives the first hour, the team will be in a strong position.