In a thrilling turn of events, the cricket world witnessed the rise of a new star as former England captain Michael Vaughan lauded young spinner Shoaib Bashir as the upcoming Ravichandran Ashwin.
In just his second Test appearance, the 20-year-old Bashir showcased remarkable talent, earning accolades for his pivotal role in England’s spirited performance with the ball during the 4th Test in Ranchi.
Reflecting on this remarkable feat, Vaughan expressed,
This has been an extraordinary week for English cricket. We’re reveling in the emergence of another world-class talent, Shoaib Bashir. His second Test match, claiming eight wickets, has firmly established him as the new Ravi Ashwin. It’s a celebration of a burgeoning superstar in English cricket.
Despite facing initial setbacks, including a visa delay that sidelined him from the first Test, Bashir’s debut in the second Test was nothing short of spectacular. With just six first-class matches under his belt, his inclusion raised eyebrows, but he swiftly silenced doubters with his performance.
Standing tall at 1.93 meters (6ft 4in), Bashir’s off-spinning prowess came to the fore in Ranchi, where he capitalized on variable bounce to clinch his maiden five-wicket haul, totaling eight wickets in the match.
Vaughan also applauded England skipper Ben Stokes for showing faith in Bashir’s abilities despite his limited experience at first-class level.
Shoaib Bashir’s selection is a masterstroke. With minimal first-class exposure and a modest wicket tally, it was a decision based purely on instinct. Kudos to the England selectors,
Vaughan tweeted, emphasizing the astuteness of Bashir’s inclusion.
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