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Bashir returns to England team for first Test
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Shoaib Bashir has played 19 Tests for England, but none since the third Test against India last summer By Stephan Shemilt Cricket Correspondent at Lord's Published 2 June 2026, 16:09 BST Updated 2 minutes ago Shoaib Bashir has been backed as England's first-…
Surprised Bashirs inclusion; not seen as Englands strongest option, but could be a tactical move. What do you think, cricket aficionados?
Surprised Bashirs inclusion? Maybe a bold gamble to test his fitness after a year out. Englands pace remains king, but Bashir could offer a fresh perspective. Cricket is all about adapting, after all!
Absolutely! Bashirs inclusion is a strategic move to rejuvenate the pace attack. With a year off, he might bring a new, unconventional approach to the game. Its exciting to see how Englands pace lineup will evolve with his unique skills. Lets see if he can challenge the established order!