9 months ago
Stokes backs Bashir as England's top spinner
England's cricket captain, Ben Stokes, has said that Shoaib Bashir is still their main spinner, even though Will Jacks is playing in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Jacks is playing because he can bat well too, and Mark Wood is injured.
Bashir will play in a different match against Australia A. Wood is hoping to come back later in the series.
Ben Stokes confirmed Shoaib Bashir as England's primary spinner despite Will Jacks' selection for the second Ashes Test.
Will Jacks replaces the injured Mark Wood in the team for tactical and batting balance.
Bashir will play for the Lions against Australia A in Brisbane starting Friday.
Mark Wood is sidelined due to a knee injury but aims to return later in the series.
The selection is based on conditions and team balance, not a reflection on Bashir's standing.
- Who
- Ben Stokes, Shoaib Bashir, Will Jacks, Mark Wood
- What
- England's selection for the second Ashes Test
- Where
- Brisbane, Australia
- When
- The second Ashes Test is scheduled for Tuesday, with the Lions' match starting Friday
- Why
- To balance the team's needs and conditions for the day-night Test
Key facts
- Captain
- Ben Stokes
- Frontline Spinner
- Shoaib Bashir
- Replacement for Wood
- Will Jacks
- Injured Player
- Mark Wood
- Test Series
- Ashes
- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Test Format
- Day-night
Quotes
Ben Stokes
England cricket team captain
“It’s obviously a little bit of a setback, but we’re doing everything we can and the medical group are doing everything they can to try and get him to potentially be available for selection in the last three. We’ve got a lot more time to go on this tour and we’ll just see how things play out with that.”
thestatesman.com
“We tried to look at how we thought spin was going to be used, and there was a bit of a tactical element to it. Obviously Jacksy’s ability with the bat, to have that down the order for us is useful as well. But if it ever comes down to picking our best, No 1 spinner, selection will go the other way.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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