Shoaib Bashir vs Sri Lanka

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has lauded the bowling performance of Shoaib Bashir during the second day of the Lord's Test against Sri Lanka, despite the bowler only delivering seven overs. Bashir claimed his first Test wicket by dismissing Prabath Jayasuriya with a well-executed delivery, conceding just 21 runs. Hussain noted that Bashir posed a significant challenge to Kamindu Mendis, who top-scored for Sri Lanka, emphasizing that the young bowler is learning quickly and replicating the style of renowned Australian spinner Nathan Lyon. He acknowledged that while Bashir needs to improve his line control against right-handers, his ability to generate spin has already proven troublesome for set batsmen. Hussain also highlighted a shift in England's selection strategy, focusing on players who can fulfill specific roles rather than just statistical performance. Overall, he sees promising signs for Bashir's future in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia.