Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 13/10/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Chertsey, Surrey, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Shoaib Bashir
06/10/2026
Shoaib Bashir was reported to be set to retain his England central contract despite playing only two Tests in the previous 12 months. He claimed 24 wickets at 47.70 for Derbyshire during the 2026 season. He is expected to return to contention for England's winter tours, including Bangladesh in February.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | English cricketer who bowls right-arm off-break and bats right-handed. He has played for England and Derbyshire, and previously represented Somerset. | ||||||
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
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| Nickname | Bash |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off-break |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Upbringing | Grew up in Woking, Surrey |
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Relationships & More
| Coach | Graeme Swann coached him in the England Lions set-up |
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| Team-mates | Plays alongside Tom Hartley in England's spin attack and previously alongside Jack Leach at Somerset |
Family
| Uncle | Saj, a former wicket-keeper batsman for Guildford City Cricket Club, who encouraged his cricket |
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Career
| Domestic | Played for Somerset (2023 to 2025 contract period), and had loan spells with Glamorgan and Worcestershire; joined Derbyshire in 2026 on a two-year deal |
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| International | Selected for England's Test squad for the 2024 tour of India, taking his first five-wicket hauls in Tests; ruled out of the remainder of the 2025 India series after a left little finger fracture |
| Lions | Represented England Lions, including a tour of the United Arab Emirates in late 2023 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His talent was reportedly spotted by Ben Stokes through a bowling video, which Stokes then passed on to the selectors | |
| 2. He was named player of the match for England's innings victory over Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge in May 2025 | |
| 3. His high release point is cited as a key attribute by England selectors |
