doosra
English
editEtymology
editFrom Hindi दूसरा (dūsrā, “second; other”).
Pronunciation
edit- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈduːs.ɹə/, /ˈduːz.ɹə/
Audio (General Australian): (file)
Noun
editdoosra (plural doosras)
- (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