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  England won the second Test at Trent Bridge by a huge margin of 241 runs on Day 4, securing the series thanks to Shoaib Bashir's five-wicket haul. After Joe Root and Harry Brook scored centuries, England set West Indies a target of 385 to win. However, West Indies collapsed dramatically in the final session, managing only 143 runs. West Indies started their chase well with Kraigg Brathwaite scoring quickly, but Bashir broke through after the drinks break. Chris Woakes also contributed, and soon West Indies went from 61/0 to 74/3. Bashir continued his attack, taking four wickets in four overs, including Alick Athanaze and first innings centurion Kavem Hodge. Gus Atkinson took two wickets in one over, and Bashir completed his five-wicket haul, ending West Indies' hopes. Earlier in the day, Root and Brook extended England's lead with solid batting, despite a fightback from West Indies that saw three crucial wickets fall. With a lead over 300, Root completed his century post-...

England cricketer James Vince said his family had to leave their Southampton home after two attacks this year. CCTV shows unknown people damaging their property. Vince wants info on the attackers, and Hampshire Police are looking into it.

  Shoaib Bashir has been outstanding in the County Championship this summer, taking six wickets. During the second West Indies Test match, he managed to take a total of seven wickets, including a crucial one that clinched the series victory. This marked his third five-wicket haul in first-class cricket, all achieved before turning 21, a record no other English bowler has matched. Starting with a tough debut in the first Test, where he didn't bowl well and had a duck, Bashir's journey turned around dramatically. He ended the latest match with the match ball in one hand and a stump in the other, reminiscent of top spinners like Muthiah Muralidaran. His rise has been swift, propelled by a viral social media clip last year that earned him a spot on the India tour and now a secure place in the Test team. Despite not being the top spinner for his county, Somerset, Bashir has excelled on the international stage. His career path has been unconventional, but his talent and determination...