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googlies
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a type of delivery that spins in the opposite direction to what is expected, often deceiving the batsman
A googly is a type of ball bowled by a player who spins the ball in a tricky way. Normally, the ball would spin one way, but with a googly, it spins in the opposite direction. This makes it hard for the batter to judge where the ball will go. The bowler uses this trick to confuse the batter and try to get them out. The googly is an effective and sneaky move that can surprise batters during a game.
- The bowler surprised the batsman with a well-disguised googly.
- The googly is known for its ability to bamboozle even experienced batsmen.
- Her googly was so effective that it completely deceived the batsman.
- His googly was instrumental in taking crucial wickets in the match.
- He practiced his googly relentlessly to master its spin and accuracy.
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