Shoaib Bashir helped himself to a flurry of West Indian wickets after hundreds from Joe Root and Harry Brook set up England’s series-clinching 241-run win at Trent Bridge. Root and Brook, the long-reigning king of England’s batting unit and his heir apparent, reeled off classy centuries to pave the way for a sprint to victory on the fourth evening of this second Test. Chasing an unlikely target of 385, the tourists were demolished for 143 in just 36.
1 overs as rookie spinner Bashir claimed five for 41. The 20-year-old, who did not get a single over in the first Test at Lord’s, justified the selection gamble that saw him fast-tracked ahead of the established Jack Leach this summer as he took the role of fourth-innings finisher. 🏴 ENGLAND WIN! 🏴 An incredible effort as we bowl the West Indies out in a session 👏 pic.
twitter.com/fmqNTqQY0E — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 21, 2024 He bowled with subtlety and skill, teasing his opponents with dip and drift to register his third five-for in five appearances for his country. It was a perfect finale for England’s first home Test without Stuart Broad or James Anderson since 2012.
England’s attack was in clinical mood as they forced a dramatic Caribbean collapse from 61 without loss. Chris Woakes got things moving by dismissing both openers, Mark Wood added a dash of raw pace and Gus Atkinson picked up two. But it was fitting for Bashir, the youngest member of.