Key facts
- Shoaib Bashir is set to play for England in the first Test against New Zealand.
- This marks Bashir's return to the England team after an 11-month absence.
- He last played for England in July, taking a match-winning wicket with a broken finger.
Spinner Shoaib Bashir is set to make his return to the England team for the first Test against New Zealand, marking an end to his 11-month absence. The 22-year-old's last appearance for England was in July, where he took the crucial match-winning wicket against India despite playing with a broken finger. His inclusion suggests a potential shift in team strategy or a new opportunity for the young player.