ENG spinner Bashir to miss final tests vs IND due to injury
England spinner Shoaib Bashir has been ruled out of the rest of the squad’s Test series against India after suffering a finger fracture. The 21-year-old injured the little finger on his left hand during the third Test at Lord’s. Despite the injury, Bashir still managed to bowl and claim the final wicket that sealed England’s win.
Bashir’s exit is a blow to England’s bowling line-up, especially after his strong form during the series. All-rounder, Ben Stokes, shared that it was ‘very disappointing’ for both the team and Bashir himself.
He also commended the spinner for putting in effort, ‘He's got a very badly broken finger…To even walk out there and bat. He didn't even ask, he got his pads on, and got his finger strapped up.’
The England side confirmed that Bashir will undergo surgery and won’t be around for the final two matches. No replacement is named yet, but a new spinner is to be called before the next game. The fourth Test game starts on Wednesday, July 23, at Old Trafford.
