Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Bashir Reveals Lord's Dismissal Strategy That Broke Indian Hearts
In a cricket match between India and England at Lord's, the game came down to the wire.
England needed to get the last Indian batsman, Siraj, out to win.
Shoaib Bashir, the bowler, set up a plan to pressure Siraj.
Bashir succeeded in getting Siraj out, securing the win for England.
Despite the loss in that match, India managed to tie the series with England.
Shoaib Bashir dismissed Mohammed Siraj at Lord's, winning the match for England.
The dismissal occurred with India needing 23 runs to win.
Bashir revealed he planned to put pressure on Siraj with a fielder at silly point.
Bashir aimed to put 'as many revs on that ball as I could.'
The match ended in a 2-2 series draw between India and England.
- Who
- Shoaib Bashir and Mohammed Siraj.
- What
- Shoaib Bashir's account of Mohammed Siraj's dismissal at Lord's.
- When
- During a recent Test match at Lord's.
- Where
- Lord's Cricket Ground.
- Why
- To provide insight into the decisive moment of the match.
England Fans
Indian Fans
Fan Reactions
England Fans
Delight at England's victory.
Indian Fans
Heartbreak for Indian fans.
- Match
- India vs. England
- Venue
- Lord's
- Bowler
- Shoaib Bashir
- Batsman
- Mohammed Siraj
- Result
- England won the match
- Series Result
- 2-2 draw
Sources
Shardul On England Tour: 'India Always Had Spirits High & Terrific Individual Performances'
'Not easy to sit out, you go through a lot of emotions!'
Shardul Thakur’s Test future in doubt after underwhelming England tour - Telegraph India
