Shoaib Bashir set to join Glamorgan on loan from Somerset
What's the story
England's Test off-spinner, Shoaib Bashir, will be joining Glamorgan for the start of the County Championship season on a short-term loan from Somerset.
The move comes as Bashir is behind Jack Leach at Somerset and with the emergence of off-spinning all-rounder Archie Vaughan.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) facilitated this transfer as Bashir is on a one-year central contract.
Here are further details.
Transfer details
Bashir's temporary move to Glamorgan
Bashir's loan stint with Glamorgan is expected to cover the first three matches of the season.
He will debut at Sophia Gardens against Leicestershire on April 4, followed by away games against Gloucestershire and Middlesex.
Meanwhile, the move provides temporary relief for Mason Crane, who is sidelined for the early rounds due to a shoulder injury.
Performance history
Bashir's impressive track record
Bashir has been a vital asset for Ben Stokes, claiming 49 wickets in 15 Tests last year.
Additionally, he also impressed during a loan stint at Worcestershire.
Despite having just six First-Class appearances before his international debut, he made an immediate impact on the Test tour of India, taking 17 wickets in his first three matches.
Career progression
Bashir's future prospects and development
Bashir's move to Glamorgan is seen as a crucial chance to prepare for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge on May 22.
He is also expected to feature in England's five-match Test series against India this summer, leading up to the Ashes later this year.
Bashir had said he wanted to improve consistency and keep his wicket-taking duties in check in an interview with ESPNcricinfo earlier this year.
Numbers
Spinner's Test and FC numbers
As mentioned, across 15 Tests the young spinner owns 49 scalps at an average of 40.16.
He also boasts three five-wicket hauls alongside the best bowling inning of 5/41.
Bashir's best bowling match figures are worth 8/198. Notably, both his best figures (match and innings have come against India).
According to ESPNcricinfo, he has amassed 66 scalps in 27 FC matches at 49.25. He boasts two four-wicket hauls and three five-wicket hauls.