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Hosts lead by 171 runs after scintillating spell of reverse swing

Shoaib Bashir insisted his visa turmoil was now firmly behind him after multiple flights to rectify the issue were followed by a memorable first day as a Test cricketer

England’s 20-year-old off-spinner was making his debut but he more than matched the contribution of the 41-year-old veteran playing in his 184th Test

While Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 179* out of 336-6, England’s Shoaib Bashir took the wickets of Rohit Sharma and Axar Patel on his debut in the second Test

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Young Somerset spinner drafted in after Jack Leach was ruled out with a knee injury

Shoaib Bashir will make his debut in England’s second Test against India, while the record wicket-taker James Anderson also comes into the side

England captain’s empathy has helped his side thrive and they will have his full backing again against an under-strength India in Visakhapatnam

England spinner Jack Leach will miss the second Test against India due to a knee injury, potentially replaced by Shoaib Bashir.

Spinner had picked up issue during First Test

If you can’t resist comparisons across different eras of English batters, you may have already put Ollie Pope in Ian Bell’s mould, and not merely for his short and stocky frame. After all, Pope resembles Bell’s compact presence at the crease, technical poise in building an innings, and an often…