London, April 2, 2026 (AFP) - Bashir retains England 'ambition' despite Ashes snub

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2026-04-02

Shoaib Bashir retains a "massive ambition" to become England's go-to spinner despite being overlooked by selectors during a troubled tour of Australia. Bashir was named as England's only frontline spinner for the tour Down Under but was not selected for any of the five Test matches as the tourists lost 4-1. Instead all-rounder Will Jacks acted as the spin option for Ben Stokes' side in four of the five matches after an all-seam attack was selecte......

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