England spinner Shoaib Bashir has impressed many after his dream debut in the IND vs ENG Test series. Having missed out on the 1st Test owing to delay in his visa, the young spinner dazzled on debut in the 2nd Test. His first wicket, one that he described as very special, was that of India skipper Rohit Sharma.
IND vs ENG: Bashir gets ex-England skipper’s backing
Speaking to Sky Sports, Atherton opined that Bashir did really well in his first game. He lauded the spinner for holding his nerves while bowling in an international game with just ten wickets in six first-class games to his name. Atherton added that Bashir wasn’t taken apart at any stage and that he bowled accurately and intelligently.
“I thought Bashir did really well.”
“For this kid with 10 first-class wickets and six first-class games to bowl as he did, to hold his nerve when he must have been really nervous [was impressive].
“He got Rohit out. He didn’t get taken apart at any stage. He bowled accurately and intelligently.”
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