‘Two years ago, I would laugh’: Debutant Shoaib Bashir on claiming ‘very special’ wicket of Rohit Sharma

England made a late comeback to stability Day 1’s play of the second Test match in opposition to India on Friday. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 179* stole the limelight as India posted a complete of 336/6 at Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.

Indian batters struggled for giant knocks regardless of beginning effectively. Shubman Gill‘s 34 was the second-highest rating on Day 1 as England bowlers had their moments to maintain the sport alive. 

The veteran English pacer James Anderson returned to the taking part in XI together with debutant Shoaib Bashir with the latter changing injured Jack Leach. Bashir, 20, made an immediate influence on his debut by getting Rohit Sharma‘s priceless wicket which additionally gave the Three Lions a much-needed breakthrough.

Bashir, the right-arm offspinner, additionally dismissed Axar Patel within the final session to assist England break a 52-run stand for the fifth wicket. Bashir bowled the very best 28 overs on Day 1 and returned with 2/100 figures. He talked about his pleasure to get Rohit’s wicket on a debut and known as it as a really particular. 

“If you were to tell me that two years ago, I would laugh,” Bashir instructed talkSPORT. “It was a really particular second receiving my Test cap and for me to get Rohit Sharma as my first wicket was very, very particular. Rohit is a terrific participant of spin as effectively. I’m simply so grateful to God and my household. They’ve supported me by thick and skinny. I had loads of ups and downs in my journey, so I simply need to thank them as effectively.

Bashir additionally revealed his troubles getting visa clearance to go to India. The teen missed the primary match in Hyderabad as a consequence of a delayed visa however stated that coming to India for a debut was unbelievable. 

“I always knew I’d get the visa. I did have a few troubles with it, but look, we’re here now and I got to make my debut and it’s such a special day. It makes it more memorable, yeah. I had a bit of trouble, bit of hassle with it but to come out to India now and make my Test debut is unbelievable,” Bashir added.