Shoaib Bashir set to leave Somerset at the end of the summer

Shoaib Bashir is set to leave Somerset at the end of the 2025 season. Bashir remains under contract with Somerset until at least the end of the 2025 season . Despite his impressive performances on the international stage, including becoming the youngest England bowler to reach 50 Test wickets , Bashir has found limited opportunities at Somerset. The presence of established spinner Jack Leach and the emergence of all-rounder Archie Vaughan have restricted his playing time. Consequently, Bashir has spent time on loan at Glamorgan and Worcestershire to gain more first-team experience. Bashir has become England's first-choice spinner in the last 18 months, playing each of their last 15 Tests, and was player of the match in their recent win over Zimbabwe. But he has struggled for gametime at Somerset, who have preferred the left-arm spin of Jack Leach and the all-round ability of Archie Vaughan in their County Championship side.