Shoaib Bashir to join Derbyshire

Shoaib Bashir has elected to leave Somerset County Cricket Club and join Derbyshire CCC.

The 22-year-old, who joined Somerset ahead of the 2023 season, featured in 23 matches for the Club across the three formats, taking 21 wickets.

During his time with Somerset, the spinner became a regular in the England squad, playing in 19 Tests.

Somerset CCC Director of Cricket, Andy Hurry has thanked Shoaib for his contribution to the Club. “Although he was offered a contract extension, Shoaib has decided that his future lies away from the Cooper Associates County Ground. We respect his decision, and everyone associated with Somerset wishes him well for the future.

“It’s been a pleasure to see him develop into an international cricketer during his time with the Club and he will always receive a warm welcome when he returns to Taunton.”

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