England captain Ben Stokes revelled in Shoaib Bashir's five-star performance against the West Indies, claiming the spinner "showed the world" he belongs on the big stage.
England surged into a 207-ruin lead on the third day of the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge thanks to Ben Duckett and Harry Brook.
James Anderson passed the torch to Gus Atkinson on an emotional final day in Test cricket, missing the chance to get the match-winning wicket against the West Indies as his team-mate seized the stage.
England debutant Jamie Smith notched up an impressive 70 against West Indies at Lord's on Thursday as the hosts took control of the Test.
Gus Atkinson stole the limelight from James Anderson on his farewell Test at Lord's, claiming stunning figures of seven for 45 as England completely dominated West Indies on day one of the first Test.
The trio of Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes and Jack Leach have all been left out of England's Test squad, while three uncapped players have been called up for the West Indies tour.