New Delhi: Shoaib Bashir showed ample proof of his capability after the off-spinner bowled England to victory in the second Test at Trent Bridge.
The 20-year-old claimed 5/41 as West Indies slumped to 143 all out on the fourth day to hand England a 241-run win and take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in a three-match series.
Bashir made his debut in India earlier this year and it was his maiden five-wicket haul in England, havign claimed two-five wicket hauls in his debut series away from home.
It was this third five-wicket haul in only five Tests on a Nottingham pitch that didn’t offer much to the slower bowlers.
“I think what Bash has done today is to show the world what he can do,” England captain Stokes said after their victory.
“That wicket hardly offered anything for a spinner throughout the whole Test match and look at what he was able to do today.
Bashir dismissed top order West Indies batter Kirk McKenzie, Kavem Hodge and Alick Athanaze in quick succession. He returned to claim Jason Holder and last man Shamar Joseph as the Windies were shot out for 143 in chase of 385.
“The way in which he can change his pace, produce over-spin and under-spin…I think he showed his full bag of tricks. He’s got so much talent and the ceiling is so, so high,” Stokes added.
“He’s got an unbelievable desire and a will to get better and learn. It’s really good for a young guy to come out and put in a performance that wins England a Test match, it’s pretty cool for him.”
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