Bashir got the wickets of Rachin Ravindra (34), Tom Blundell (17), Nathan Smith (3) and Matt Henry (18) to restrict New Zealand to 319\/8 in 83 overs at stumps on Day 1. Comeback man Kane Williamson was the top-scorer for the home with a knock of 93 runs studded with 10 fours after being put to bat first by Ben Stokes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pacers Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse also grabbed two scalps apiece to keep the hosts under pressure at Hagley Oval.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I knew that if I did come on, I'd have a job to do and thankfully, I controlled the run-rate which was handy,\" Bashir told the Test Match Special podcast.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I was bowling a touch slower but I was focusing on controlling my line with the wind. Because the wind was very strong, I was trying to focus on what I needed to do with my body to get the line I needed to bowl, which was outside off.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bashir has become England's main spinner since making his debut against India earlier this year. However, the 21-year-old failed to impress on the three-Test Pakistan series last month with only nine scalps across six innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The spinner acknowledged that he is still learning and trying to enjoy every moment of his international journey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I wouldn't say I was disappointed but there was a bit of frustration when I was bowling out in Pakistan. I'm still 21, I've still got a lot of learning to do. I'm just enjoying every moment and I'm just so thankful,\" Bashir said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The spinner acknowledged that he is still learning and trying to enjoy every moment of his international journey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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