Overview
- Bashir remains on an ECB central contract through the end of 2026 while his Derbyshire terms run to the summer of 2027.
- He toured Australia for the Ashes but did not play in any Test during England’s 4-1 defeat, with Will Jacks preferred for his batting.
- The switch follows limited chances at Somerset behind Jack Leach, with previous loan spells at Worcestershire and Glamorgan.
- Derbyshire’s Mickey Arthur said the club worked hard to complete the signing and welcomed a current England international to the squad.
- Bashir said he wants more red-ball cricket, further white-ball development, and a push for Division Two promotion, with Derbyshire starting their season on 3 April against Worcestershire.