Overview

• Bashir told The Sunday Times he “tried to put as many revs on the ball as possible” when aiming at Mohammed Siraj’s leg stump.
• He credited Joe Root’s position at silly point with creating the pressure that led to Siraj’s dismissal.
• The delivery spun back sharply to rattle Siraj’s leg stump and clinch a 22-run win that put England 2–1 ahead in the five-match Test series.
• Bashir admitted he could not see the bail dislodge and recognized the wicket only by his teammates’ celebrations.
• After fracturing his little finger during that match, he missed the next two Tests, underwent surgery with two pins inserted, and is still awaiting medical clearance.