Shoaib Bashir was one of the few shining lights in a disappointing series for England – AP/Ajit Solanki At Wells Cathedral School Ground in August 2022, Berkshire U18s faced Somerset U18s, securing a surprise eight-wicket victory. The victory was achieved by the five for 26, won by a tall 18-year-old off-spinner: Shoaib Bashir. “He was … Read more
Shoaib Bashir will join his England teammates in Hyderabad this week – Getty Images/Harry Trump As a devastated Shoaib Bashir made a desperate flight home with his dreams of a Test debut in Hyderabad ruined, senior England officials were at a swanky awards ceremony hosted by the Indian board. Current and former stars of Indian … Read more
Can Ben Stokes become only the fifth England men’s captain to win a series in India? India will be the ultimate stress test for Bazball’s first rule of being endlessly positive. No other tour challenges the senses and the strength of a team as much as this one. The fact that only four England captains … Read more
Shoaib Bashir received a shock call-up for England’s tour of India after impressing head coach Brendon McCullum while playing for the Lions – Shutterstock/Gavin Ellis Shoaib Bashir’s selection in the England Test squad for India surprised everyone, including the young spinner. It didn’t occur to Bashir that a missed call with a New Zealand area … Read more
Bashir has just ten first-class wickets for Somerset – Getty Images/Harry Trump Rookie Somerset off-spinner Shoaib Bashir’s ‘world-class’ potential has seen him called up for England’s Test tour of India in the new year. Bashir, 20, has just 10 first-class wickets with an average of 67 in his six-match career but is one of three … Read more