India lead the five-match series 2-1 but Bashir remained confident of an England victory in IND vs ENG 4th Test and then a decider in Dharamsala. "I know tomorrow I have a job to do and me and Tommy are really excited for the challenge," Bashir told reporters after India made it to stumps on 40-0 in their second innings. "We saw how Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja bowled on that wicket, and we take huge confidence from that," he said.

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Bashir said the challenge to outdo the experienced opposition spinners spurs him on. "We've still got a bit of a rivalry going on. I used to watch these guys when I was a bit younger and they're world-class spinners," he said.

"We know us two lads are up against a world-class attack but we've got a chance to be heroes," he said. Bashir, who missed the opening match due to a visa issue and made his debut in the second Test in Visakhapatnam, rattled the Indian batting with four wickets on day two during a marathon spell of 31 overs unchanged. He trapped debutant Akash Deep lbw for his fifth wicket on Sunday and kissed the ground in celebration.

"It was a very special moment on my journey," Bashir said. "Two years ago, I wouldn't have thought anything like this (would happen)... It was quite emotional as well. "I lost my two granddads about a year-and-a-half ago and they used to just sit and watch Test cricket all the time. Their wish was to see me out on the TV, I know they're supporting me from up above," he said.

(With agency inputs)