England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) introduced England’s 16-member squad for the upcoming tour of India the place the crew will play 5 Test matches ranging from January 25. This is the primary sequence for the Brits since Stuart Broad introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket whilst three uncapped gamers – Gus Atkinson, Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir – have been included within the squad.
While Atkinson and Hartley have performed worldwide cricket earlier than, Bashir, the 20-year-old of-spinner, has received his maiden England call-up. The younger cricketer has impressed many within the nation throughout his quick first-class profession having made his debut solely final 12 months for Somerset. He has picked 10 wickets to date in six matches with 3/67 being his greatest effort. Despite not choosing many wickets, Bashir impressed many along with his variations as he troubled skilled batters through the County season.
As far as his quick profession is involved, aside from six FC matches, he has accounted for seven List A and 5 T20 matches choosing three and 4 wickets respectively to date. He is but to make an enduring impression however has been chosen within the squad primarily based on the expertise. His 25-ball duel with Alastair Cook in June this 12 months additionally went viral as he created a number of possibilities whereas bowling to the left-handed batter.Â
Shoaib Bashir is recognized for his variations and evidently ECB had recognized him within the final county season itself. He was picked in England Lions’ arrange that travelled to the United Arab Emirates for the coaching camp and would possibly make his debut for England in Tests on India tour. Shoaib will be part of arms with Hartley, Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed on India tour hoping to make an impression.
England squad for India tour:Â Ben Stokes (c), Rehan Ahmed, James Anderson, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Mark Wood
