Root lauds 'excellent' Bashir after four-wicket haul

Joe Root praised Shoaib Bashir, who took four wickets as England took control in the fourth Test against India.

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00:00 I think he's been excellent since he's come into the squad. I think actually the way he

00:05 bowls is a great, it's a good little insight to his character and his personality. I think

00:11 he's quite cheeky, he's great fun to be around and there's clearly a huge amount of skill

00:18 in what he does, as proven today with the way he bowled for, you know, not just small

00:26 spells for a long period of time to be able to continually put pressure on some very good

00:31 players of spin. I know the wicket was helpful at times but even still I think he did an

00:38 amazing job and it's a great sign for English cricket moving forward. But you do have to

00:43 work in partnerships and I think Tommy was excellent alongside him too.