Tag Archives: Shoaib Bashir
Shoaib Bashir overcame state school ‘disadvantage’ to become England star
Shoaib Bashir was one of the few shining lights in a disappointing series for England – AP/Ajit Solanki In August 2022 at the Wells Cathedral School Ground, Berkshire U18s took on Somerset U18s and recorded a surprise eight-wicket win. The victory was achieved thanks to five-for-26 play by Shoaib Bashir, a tall 18-year-old off-spinner. “He… Read More »
England spinners prove me wrong about need for Jack Leach’s control
Shoaib Bashir is set to make his England debut in the second Test against India
Stokes wants to take another look at the pitch in Vizag before selecting Bashir – Getty Images/Stu Forster Ben Stokes believes Shoaib Bashir is ready to thrive in India, with the rookie spinner set to make his debut in the second Test in place of the injured Jack Leach. Leach was ruled out of Friday’s… Read More »
There’s never been a better time to become an England debutant – and Shoaib Bashir could benefit from it
Shoaib Bashir’s preparations for his first Test tour could not have got off to a more disruptive start – Getty Images/Philip Brown Shoaib Bashir will have his first full net session in India alongside his teammates on Wednesday and he knows there will be no better time to make a Test debut for England if… Read More »
England v India, Test series and tour: Next match, full schedule and fixtures
He was better with the ball to the right than with the bat in the first Test at Root – REUTERS/FRANCIS MASCARENHAS England lead 1-0 against India and continue their good form under the captaincy of Ben Stokes and the coaching of Brendon McCullum. They have won 14 of 19 Tests since the duo took… Read More »
England v India, Test series and tour: Full schedule and fixtures
England name Tom Hartley in a spin-heavy squad to face India in the first Test – Getty Images /Stu Forster Tom Hartley will make his Test debut as one of three spinners as England’s Bazballers take a huge selection gamble for the series opener in Hyderabad. Hartley joins Jack Leach, Rehan Ahmed and Joe Root… Read More »
ECB fears Shoaib Bashir will not be the last England player to face India’s unfair visa system
Shoaib Bashir to meet England team-mates in Hyderabad this week – Getty Images/Harry Trump As a devastated Shoaib Bashir made a distraught flight home, his dreams of making his Test debut in Hyderabad ruined, senior England officials were at a glitzy awards ceremony organized by the India board. Current and former stars of Indian cricket… Read More »