Adil Rashid has offered his support to fellow England spinner Shoaib Bashir, encouraging him to keep honing his skills after Bashir's Ashes omission. Bashir, who had been England's leading slow bowler, didn't feature in any of the Tests against Australia. Now with Derbyshire, Bashir will look to regain his place in the England squad.

Rashid, currently preparing for the T20 World Cup, acknowledged the challenges for spinners, especially in early English county cricket seasons. He added that Bashir's experience is not unique, as other players have also missed out on opportunities. He believes Bashir will use this as motivation to improve and be ready for future selections.

Rashid's comments come as England is in Sri Lanka for a T20 series. He noted the importance of adapting to conditions and working with his spin partner, Liam Dawson. Rashid and Dawson, who bowled well in the first T20, will be hoping to secure a series win in the upcoming match.

England is aiming to build momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup. Rashid's recent performance, including a 3-19 in the first T20, demonstrates his current form. As the season progresses, the focus will be on Bashir's progress and England's performance in the upcoming tournament.