leg-spin

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In cricket, leg spin refers to a type of spin imparted to the ball that causes it to break from the bowler's leg side towards the batsman's off side. A bowler who spins the ball in this manner is known as a spin bowler. The primary goal of a bowler is to dismiss the batsman, though in limited-overs cricket, preventing runs is often prioritized. Spin bowling aims to make the ball bounce at an angle that is difficult for the batsman to predict.123

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Shane Warne
…promoted the almost-forgotten art of leg-spin and brought variety to a sport that had been dominated by fast bowling. In 2006 he became the first bowler to take 700 Test wickets.
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…promoted the almost-forgotten art of leg-spin and brought variety to a sport that had been dominated by fast bowling. In 2006 he became the first bowler to take 700 Test wickets.
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