Speaking of Bumrah, there is perhaps no man on either side more capable of winning the series single-handedly than the India paceman. Pound for pound, Bumrah is the best cricketer in the world and compiling a career that will put him among the greatest fast bowlers. How England play, or survive, Bumrah may well determine...
Bashir signed a two-year deal with Somerset in 2023, and was then picked for England’s tour of India the following year after playing only six first-class matches. Despite a modest domestic record – Bashir’s average in the County Championship is 84 – he has thrived for his country under Stokes’ leadership. He was man of...
In the aftermath in Nottingham, Stokes praised Bashir for speaking about wanting to remain patient on the field during the win. “That is something he’s definitely got a lot better at,” Stokes said. “The big progression with him has been building towards a dismissal and not getting too giddy – that was the word he...
In a year when pace bowling will be so crucial to England’s hopes, and with a number of seamers absent, those on show did little to press their claims. The biggest opportunity was to Cook, who has been prolific for Essex. It would be harsh to write off anyone after one Test, and it could...
Glamorgan have signed England spinner Shoaib Bashir on a short-term loan from Somerset. Bashir, 21, is joining for three County Championship games as cover for Mason Crane, who will miss the opening month of the season because of a shoulder injury. Surrey-born off-spinner Bashir impressed after being a shock choice for England’s tour to India...
