Summary
Shoaib Bashir, a 22-year-old cricket player, was left out of England's team for the fourth Ashes Test. Although he is England's top spinner according to Captain Ben Stokes, Bashir hasn't played a significant role in the series yet.
Key Facts
- Shoaib Bashir made his England Test debut against India in February 2024.
- He was not included in England's squad for the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.
- Former England spinner Phil Tufnell questioned why Bashir hasn't been played.
- Bashir has played some cricket during the tour after recovering from a finger injury.
- His recent game performances included taking 2 wickets for 151 runs and 0 wickets for 115 runs.
- England captain Ben Stokes called Bashir their number one spinner, despite not playing him.
- Bashir has another year on his central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
