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Gus Atkinson Wins Bob Willis Trophy as England's Player of the Year

Gus Atkinson Wins Bob Willis Trophy as England’s Player of the Year

By November 5, 2024 0

Gus Atkinson, the rising star of English cricket, has been crowned the Bob Willis Trophy winner as England’s Player of the Year. The 23-year-old all-rounder had a remarkable debut Test summer, amassing 34 wickets and scoring his maiden century.

Atkinson’s impressive performances earned him the prestigious award, voted for by members of the Cricket Writers’ Club. The award ceremony, held at the Kia Oval, also recognized other outstanding cricketers.

Shoaib Bashir, the 20-year-old spinner, was named NV Play Young Player of the Year. Bashir has rapidly ascended to become England’s first-choice spinner, claiming three Test five-fors in the past year.

Sophie Ecclestone, the world’s leading female spinner, won the JM Finn Women’s Cricket Award. Ryana MacDonald-Gay, a promising all-rounder, was voted Emerging Cricketer.

Liam Dawson, who was recently named the Professional Cricketers’ Association men’s player of the year, claimed the County Championship prize.

Atkinson expressed his gratitude for the award, saying, “I was just hoping to make my England Test debut, and to have the summer that I’ve had, it’s a huge honor and to get this award at the end of it tops it off.”

Bashir, who has made a meteoric rise in the past year, said, “Two years ago, I didn’t have a county. It’s been really special. With a lot of hard work, I’m thankful to be playing for my country. Long may it continue.”

Other award winners included Brendon Parr, who received the Lord’s Taverners charity’s Disability Cricketer of the Year award. James Anderson and the cast of Tailenders won the Peter Smith Award for outstanding presentation of cricket to the public. David Kynaston and Harry Ricketts won the Derek Hodgson Cricket Book of the year for “Richie Benaud’s Blue Suede Shoes.”

Cricket Writers’ Club chair Dean Wilson praised the award winners, saying, “Huge congratulations to all our award winners, reflecting another terrific year of cricket for all members of the media to cover.”

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Geoffrey Boycott Advises Shoaib Bashir to Emulate Nathan Lyon's Bowling

Geoffrey Boycott Advises Shoaib Bashir to Emulate Nathan Lyon’s Bowling

By August 26, 2024 0

Geoffrey Boycott, the legendary England opener, has urged promising off-spinner Shoaib Bashir to emulate the bowling techniques of Nathan Lyon, whom he considers the preeminent off-spinner in contemporary cricket.

Since his debut in India earlier this year, Bashir has claimed 29 wickets in seven Tests. However, he failed to make an impact in the second innings of the series opener against Sri Lanka at Manchester, as the batters effectively countered his variations by advancing down the pitch.

Boycott believes that Bashir possesses the talent to improve significantly. He highlights Bashir’s height and fluid action, which can generate bounce on hard surfaces and impart natural loop to his deliveries. However, he suggests that Bashir needs to refine his line and length consistency.

“My impression is he is not clear on what line he should be bowling so he tries all sorts of deliveries searching for a wicket,” Boycott wrote in his column for The Telegraph.

Boycott recommends that Bashir study videos of Lyon’s bowling. He notes that Lyon bowls close to the stumps, allowing him to drift the ball away from the batsman while aiming to pitch outside off stump and spin it back into the stumps.

“His straight-on ball brings slip in play and he has a short square leg for the bat/pad nick. That way he can beat right-handers inside and outside of the bat,” Boycott explained.

Boycott emphasizes the importance of matching line with length, as great bowlers must be able to control both aspects. He also advises Bashir to develop a stock ball that he can rely on to keep batters in check during Test matches.

“I think Shoaib has to learn that he can’t always go searching for wickets, admirable as that is, because it can become expensive,” Boycott wrote. “Sometimes when two opposition batsmen get set on a flat batting pitch the seamers are given the best end and the spinner the worst end. They are asked to bowl uphill or against the wind to do a holding job, keeping the batsmen quiet and runs to a minimum. That is why he needs a good stock ball.”

England currently hold a 1-0 lead in the three-match series against Sri Lanka. The second Test will be played at Lord’s on August 29, followed by the series finale at The Oval on September 6.

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Young England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir cherishes Test debut, eyes County Championship success

Young England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir cherishes Test debut, eyes County Championship success

By April 12, 2024 0

Shoaib Bashir, the young English off-spinner, has had a whirlwind few months since making his Test debut for England in India earlier this year. After taking 17 wickets in his first three Tests, Bashir is now set to make his debut for Somerset in the County Championship.

Bashir’s journey to the international stage has been a remarkable one. He was released by Surrey as a teenager, but after working hard to improve his skills, he was picked up by Somerset. He made his Test debut in the second Test against India in Visakhapatnam, and took 17 wickets in his first three matches.

“It’s been such a surreal couple of months,” Bashir said. “I got picked up from pretty much nowhere — Somerset came to me out of the blue and so has England as well. I’m just so grateful for the opportunity.”

Bashir’s entry into India was delayed due to visa issues, but he eventually joined the team in the middle of the first Test at Hyderabad. He made his debut in Visakhapatnam, and took 4 wickets in the match.

“It was quite special,” Bashir said. “I remember walking out there and I was shaking — I was like, ‘I’m walking out with Ben Stokes, Joe Root here, this is the experience’.”

Bashir is now keen to ace the challenge of bowling in England after doing well in India. “I’m still young, I’m still learning the game,” he said. “I’m quite excited for what’s to come. I know bowling in County Championship conditions in this rain is part of the experience as well. I’m still trying to develop my skills.”

Bashir is fine with moving to another side on loan to get game time for his development as a young spin bowler. “It’s not easy being a young kid and then getting told you’re not quite good enough to make it,” he said. “Getting up from that and knowing if you want something that bad you want to put in work for it, that’s sort of what I did. I really made an effort to improve myself as a cricketer and tried to prove a point.”

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Nathan Lyon Impressed by England's Young Spinners Ahead of Ashes

Nathan Lyon Impressed by England’s Young Spinners Ahead of Ashes

By March 26, 2024 0

Nathan Lyon, Australia’s premier off-spinner, has expressed admiration for the performances of England’s inexperienced spinners in India, despite their 4-1 series defeat. Lyon, who will join forces with one of those spinners, Tom Hartley, at Lancashire for the upcoming county season, believes that Hartley, Shoaib Bashir, and Rehan Ahmed have shown great promise.

Hartley, who played in all five Tests, impressed with 22 wickets at an average of 36.13, including a stunning 7 for 62 on debut in Hyderabad. Bashir, who arrived late due to visa issues, claimed 17 wickets at 33.35, including a maiden five-wicket haul in Dharamsala.

Lyon, who closely followed the India-England series, praised the trio’s resilience in facing a formidable Indian batting lineup. He believes that Bashir, in particular, has the potential to be successful in Australia due to his ability to spin the ball over the back.

“All three of them stood out for me,” Lyon said. “They had a tough introduction to Test cricket, but they showed great character. I’m looking forward to playing with Tom and learning from his experiences as a left-arm orthodox spinner.”

Lyon also acknowledged the upcoming Ashes series in Australia in 2025-26, where England will aim to win down under for the first time since 2010-11. While there is speculation about potential retirements in the Australian team, Lyon believes that the current group can continue playing for several more years.

“We’re definitely getting closer to the end, but we’re still doing the hard work and preparing well,” Lyon said. “There’s no reason why we can’t keep playing for three to four or five years. The skill is always going to be there, and Pat Cummins understands the importance of managing our bowlers.”

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England Spinner Bashir's Hilarious DRS Blunder Amidst India's Test Triumph

England Spinner Bashir’s Hilarious DRS Blunder Amidst India’s Test Triumph

By March 9, 2024 0

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.

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Shoaib Bashir's Resilience Earns Praise from England Spin Coach

Shoaib Bashir’s Resilience Earns Praise from England Spin Coach

By March 8, 2024 0

England’s spin coach, Jeetan Patel, has hailed the resilience and skill of Shoaib Bashir after the young spinner overcame illness to claim four first-innings wickets in the fifth Test against India. Bashir’s performance, despite being under the weather, has earned him Patel’s admiration and a promise of continued support in his career progression.

Bashir, along with Ollie Robinson, had missed the final training session before the Test due to illness. However, he showed remarkable determination to bowl 44 overs in India’s first innings, adding to the 70 overs he bowled in the previous Test. Despite a cut on his spinning finger, Bashir remained relentless, nearly claiming a five-wicket haul.

Patel praised Bashir’s efforts, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and hard work. He also commended the entire England bowling attack for their resilience in taking seven wickets on the second day. “It’s a hell of an effort,” Patel said of Bashir’s role. “He’s put in a hell of a shift for us.”

Patel’s optimistic approach to adversity has been a hallmark of the Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum era. Despite India’s lead, Patel believes England can still fight back. “We’re going to have tough days in Test cricket,” he said. “And today was one of them. If you put enough hard yards in, eventually the circle turns and it comes back on you.”

Patel’s mentorship of Bashir and other young spinners is crucial for England’s future. He plans to continue supporting them even after the current tour. “My work continues when they are not with England,” he said. “I am not the sort of bloke who is going to leave them in the lurch.”

Bashir’s meteoric rise from obscurity has raised questions about his future playing time. Patel acknowledged that Bashir and Hartley may face limited opportunities in the coming weeks, but he believes they have something to offer England. “They have something to offer England, but we want to keep pushing that and advancing their learning,” he said.

Patel’s praise for Bashir’s development highlights the young spinner’s potential. “The spin he can access, over spin, side spin … he’s got some overs to bowl yet, he’s going to have to keep learning,” Patel said. “But what he’s done in his three Tests here has certainly shown that.”

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