- Shoaib Bashir, England's first-choice spinner, was overlooked during the recent Ashes series despite travelling with the team.
- He has since moved to Derbyshire on a two-year deal, rejecting a new contract with Somerset, and is intensely training to reclaim his England spot.
- Bashir expressed strong ambition to play for England and is dedicated to continuous improvement, often training independently.
- Derbyshire head coach Mickey Arthur highly praised Bashir, calling him a 'national treasure' and highlighting his exceptional consistency for his age.
- Bashir recently attended a specialist camp in Zimbabwe with former Pakistan spinner Mushtaq Ahmed, learning technical tweaks to improve his action.
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‘National treasure’ Shoaib Bashir backed to regain England place after Derbyshire switch