An off-spinner is a type of bowler in the game of cricket who delivers the ball with a spin that turns from the off side to the leg side for a right-handed batsman. This spin is achieved by gripping the ball with the index and middle fingers, while the thumb rests lightly on the seam. Off-spinners aim to deceive batsmen by making the ball turn sharply after pitching. Off-spinners often use variations in speed and flight to create uncertainty for the batsman. They can also employ tactics like the doosra, which spins in the opposite direction, to surprise opponents. Successful off-spinners, like Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne, have made significant impacts in international cricket.