English Dictionary

Definition of “doosra”

doosra (ˈduːzrə )

(cricket)

a delivery, bowled by an off-spinner, that turns the opposite way from an off-break

C20: from Urdu, Hindi: second one, other one

12 May 2004 MUTTIAH MURALITHARAN has been ordered to stop bowling his famed ` doosra " leg break or face a one-year ban.

Sun, News of the World (2004)

And Muralidaran's doosra and the actions of others will be watched from all corners.

Australian News Misc (2004)

And Muralitharan's doosra and the actions of some other bowlers will be watched from all corners.

Australian News Misc (2004)

But all he elicited from a fan: "Woh doosra to non-international hai na (The other guy is non-international).

Outlook India (2004)

But with his latest trick, the doosra -- or off spinner's leg break -- Muralitharan has tipped the balance of opinion against him.

Times, Sunday Times (2004)

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