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What is a 'googlies' in cricket?
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A type of spin delivery by a leg-break bowler
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- A type of spin delivery by a leg-break bowler
- A fast bouncer that bounces twice
- A defensive batting shot
- A type of cricket bat
Explanation & Context
A googly is a deceptive leg-break delivery bowled by a leg-spinner, which spins in the opposite direction to a conventional leg break.
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