doosra

English

Etymology

From Hindi दूसरा (dūsrā, “second; other”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈduːs.ɹə/, /ˈduːz.ɹə/
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Noun

doosra (plural doosras)

  1. (cricket) A type of ball, bowled by an off-spin bowler, that, unlike a normal off break, spins from leg to off for a right-handed batsman; the off-spinner's version of the googly.
    Synonym: one that goes the other way
    • 2022, Amit Sinha, Joy Bhattacharjya, Do Different: The Untold Dhoni:
      Known for his innovative and unpredictable strokeplay, Dhoni had dead-batted this doosra straight back to the bowler.

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