Shoaib Bashir: England and Somerset spinner’s game has ‘changed massively’

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Shoaib Bashir England and Somerset spinners game has changed massively

Bashir was selected ahead of his Somerset teammate and fellow spinner Jack Leach for the series against West Indies, despite having to go on loan from his county to Worcestershire this season in order to win more County Championship games.

He said the 33-year-old Leach had played a “big role” in his development this year.

“He teaches me so much. On training days I sometimes watch him bowl. I just stand by and watch,” Bashir said.

“I remember when I played for them [Somerset Second XI] and hadn't signed yet, Leachy watched me bowl and I remember him coming up to me afterwards and telling me how much he liked what I was doing.

“From that point on I was signed and Leachy and I talk about bowling all the time.”

Bashir has a contract with Somerset until the end of next season and said he still has a lot to learn in his career.

“I’ve taken a lot with me from what I’ve experienced,” he said.

“As a spin bowler you're bound to get hits when you get runs and as a spin bowler I'm always taking wickets, I'm always trying to attack, attack, attack, rather than worrying about, for example, my economy rate or how many girls I've bowled have.

“I don’t think it should matter as long as you take wickets and contribute to the game and try to change the game. That has a bigger impact.”

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