ENG vs IND 2025: Shoaib Bashir injures himself while attempting a catch, Ravindra Jadeja gets a reprieve

Shoaib Bashir had to leave the pitch after injuring his left hand while attempting to grab a tough catch to eliminate Ravindra Jadeja in the second session of Day 3 of the Lords Test on Saturday. This became a source of anxiety for England and its fans since Bashir was bowling really well and was full of confidence after removing KL Rahul, who had just scored his second century at the Home of Cricket.

The incident occurred off the fifth ball in the 78th over. Bashir threw a flighted delivery to Jadeja, who sprinted down the field and smacked it hard and low at the bowler. The English off-spinner attempted to get both hands on the ball, but he simply did not have enough time. The ball struck him on the left hand, and he fell to the ground, where he remained for a few moments before rising and shouting for help.

The physio examined Shoaib Bashir injury, and it appeared that he was in a lot of pain.

The 21-year-old chose to go off the pitch and get some help. Joe Root finished the over with his off-spin bowling. Bashir would have bowled at least one more over during his term, which would have been the 80th over in India’s first innings. Root went in and bowled seven deliveries before England chose to take the second new ball right away, as it became available at the conclusion of the 80th over.