THE BIG BASHIR
Daily Star|July 23, 2024
Tall guy Shoaib is still hitting new heights
NEIL MOXLEY
THE BIG BASHIR

SHOAIB BASHIR says he is growing into the job as Ben Stokes' frontline spinner.

The 20-year-old, who became the youngest England bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a home Test with his heroics against the West Indies, is getting taller.

Already standing at six feet four inches, the Somerset off-spinner believes he is still shooting upwards.

And, much like the job he's doing for Stokes following his match-winning 5-41 performance at Trent Bridge, he is going to get bigger and better.

He said: "I'm six-four, I'm still growing. I'm grateful for that, it's a nice attribute to have.

"The extra bounce helps. We saw it in the second innings. If you land the ball in the right areas, a few will bounce and a few will skid on.

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