US EditionEngland's Injured Bashir Will Bowl Again at Lord's but May Not Bat Against India
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 12 – England's Shoaib Bashir injured his left little finger attempting a catch and has taken nine wickets at an average of 59.44 in the series, with his availability for the next Test uncertain.
- England’s main spinner Shoaib Bashir hurt the small finger on his left hand, which does not bowl, during play at Lord’s on Saturday and did not return to the field that day.
- The injury occurred after lunch on day three of the third Test against India, during fielding off his own bowling, prompting immediate medical attention.
- Despite the injury, Bashir took the key wicket of Lokesh Rahul, who scored a century and became the first Asian opener with two centuries at Lord's, and bowled 14.5 overs before leaving the field.
- England indicated before the start of day four that a verdict on Bashir’s participation as a batsman in the second innings will be reached in due time, while confirming he is likely to contribute as a bowler during the final innings as he remains under observation.
- England plans to assess Bashir's fitness after the Lord's Test to decide on his participation in next week’s fourth Test at Old Trafford, with Jack Leach likely to replace him if needed.
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Shoaib Bashir injury update: Will England spinner participate in remainder of IND vs ENG 3rd Test?
Shoaib Bashir picked up an injury to his finger on the left hand while trying to take a catch off a forceful drive from Ravindra Jadeja on Day 3 of the third Test between India and England. The England and Wales Cricket Board has dropped a major update on Bashir.
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