Overview
- Derbyshire confirmed the 22-year-old has signed through the 2027 summer while he remains on an England central contract until the end of 2026.
- He departed Somerset after turning down a new deal, having sat behind Jack Leach with Archie Vaughan also competing for spin overs.
- Named as England’s only specialist spinner for the Ashes in Australia, he did not play in the 4-1 series loss as Will Jacks was preferred for batting depth.
- He has 68 wickets in 19 Tests since debuting in February 2024, contrasting with modest county returns and low-impact loans at Worcestershire and Glamorgan.
- Mickey Arthur praised the acquisition and said Bashir joins a young spin group as Derbyshire pursue promotion after finishing third in Division Two last season.