England spinner Shoaib Bashir became the subject of amusement during the fifth Test against India on Saturday, when he mistakenly requested a DRS review after being bowled. During the 46th over of England’s second innings, Ravindra Jadeja’s delivery clipped Bashir’s off-stump, but the spinner, assuming he had been caught behind, opted for the DRS.
Bashir’s comical gesture drew laughter from fans and former England spinner Graeme Swann, while his non-striker, Joe Root, couldn’t help but smile. The incident came after Bashir had been criticized for his fiery send-offs during the match.
Earlier in the day, Bashir had claimed his second five-wicket haul of the series, helping to dismiss India for 477. However, India’s Ravichandran Ashwin stole the show, taking a five-wicket haul in his landmark 100th Test.
India’s dominance continued as they hammered England by an innings and 64 runs, clinching the series 4-1. England’s James Anderson reached 700 Test wickets, becoming only the third bowler to achieve the feat.
Ashwin’s off-spin proved devastating for England, bowling them out for 195 within three days. The victory was a testament to Ashwin’s skill and India’s overall superiority in the series.
