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County reserve is England's 'special talent' - Bashir tweaks pay off

County reserve is England's 'special talent' - Bashir tweaks pay off

Summary

Shoaib Bashir, an England cricket player, took six wickets in England's win over Zimbabwe, even though he hasn't been a regular player for his county team Somerset. England's captain Ben Stokes continues to support Bashir, noting his special skills and contributions to the team.

Key Facts

  • Shoaib Bashir took six wickets in the match against Zimbabwe, leading to England's victory.
  • Bashir was named player of the match for his performance.
  • Despite his success with England, Bashir hasn't been a regular in his county team, Somerset, and was loaned to another team, Glamorgan.
  • Bashir caught the attention of England's team through a social media clip before playing for them.
  • England's captain, Ben Stokes, called Bashir to offer support after a tough start to the season.
  • Bashir is the youngest bowler to take 50 wickets for England in Test matches.
  • His style includes using his height to achieve bounce, and he's known for delivering crucial wicket-taking balls.
  • England values Bashir's natural talent and aims to support his growth in the team.

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