Shoaib Bashir, born on October 13, 2003, is a cricketer representing Somerset. He showcases his skills as a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. Bashir marked his first-class debut for Somerset against Essex on June 11, 2023. Additionally, he made his T20 Blast debut for Somerset against Hampshire on June 7, 2023.
Shoaib Bashir is making his debut in the Test Cricket in the second Test match of the five match series between India and England. The young spinner will play his first game at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam from 2 February 2024.
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Shoaib Bashir Test Records & Stats
Shoaib Bashir has played only 1 Test match that is still going on and he has picked Rohit Sharma’s wicket as his debut Test match wicket.
| Matches | 1* |
| Wickets | 1 |
Shoaib Bashir First Class Test Records & Stats
In Shoaib Bashir’s first-class cricket career so far, he has played a total of six matches. As a batsman, he has scored 71 runs at an average of 14.20, with his highest score being an unbeaten 44. On the bowling front, Bashir has delivered 1,218 balls, claiming 10 wickets at an average of 67.00. He is yet to secure a five-wicket haul or a ten-wicket match haul, with his best bowling figures standing at 3/67. Additionally, he has taken two catches while fielding.
| Competition | FC |
|---|---|
| Matches | 6 |
| Runs scored | 71 |
| Batting average | 14.20 |
| 100s/50s | 0/0 |
| Top score | 44* |
| Balls bowled | 1,218 |
| Wickets | 10 |
| Bowling average | 67.00 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 0 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 |
| Best bowling | 3/67 |
| Catches/stumpings | 2/– |
Shoaib Bashir Domestic Career
Before joining Somerset in 2022, Shoaib Bashir had a diverse cricketing journey. He played club cricket for Guildford, represented Surrey and Middlesex in age-group cricket, and competed in Minor Counties cricket for Berkshire. During the winter of 2022-2023, he honed his skills by playing club cricket in Australia.
In October 2022, Somerset offered Bashir a contract for the 2023 season after his impressive performances in Second-XI fixtures, where he claimed nine wickets at an average of just 14.11, including a notable 5 for 44 against Warwickshire Second XI.
Ahead of the start of the County Championship in April 2023, Bashir played warm-up games in red ball cricket and continued to feature in Second-XI matches for Somerset. His T20 Blast debut for Somerset came on June 7, 2023, against Hampshire, where he made an immediate impact by taking three wickets for 26 runs against Gloucestershire.
On June 10, 2023, Somerset announced a two-year contract extension for Bashir, securing his services until the end of the 2025 season. He subsequently made his first-class debut for Somerset against Essex on June 11, 2023.
Bashir’s contributions were pivotal as Somerset clinched victory in the T20 Blast at Edgbaston Cricket Ground on July 15, 2023. Following his stellar performances, he earned a call-up to the England Lions cricket team in October 2023. In his debut match for the England Lions, Bashir impressed with six wickets for 42 runs against Afghanistan B.
His exceptional performances led to a maiden call-up to the senior England side on December 11, 2023, for the test tour of India. Subsequently, on February 1, 2024, Bashir was included in the England team for his Test debut in the second Test match against India in Visakhapatnam.
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Shoaib Bashir Early Life
Hailing from Chertsey, Surrey, Bashir pursued his education at Fullbrook School and Woking College. His cricketing journey was influenced by his uncle, a former wicket-keeper batsman for Guildford City Cricket Club, who played a pivotal role in encouraging Bashir’s cricket career.
Shoaib Bashir Test Stats FAQs
1- How many Test matches has been played by Shoaib Bashir?
He has played only 1 Test match so far.