Why shy guy Shah emerged from the shadows.

From: The Daily Mail (London, England) | Date: June 12, 2001| Author: Foy, Chris | Copyright information

Byline: CHRIS FOY

WHEN Owais Shah was overlooked by England for the Old Trafford Test against Pakistan, his Middlesex captain Angus Fraser suggested the selectors had missed a trick.

Now that point has been reinforced in style.

The 22-year-old's composed senior debut for his country in the NatWest Series game against Australia in Bristol on Sunday finally confirmed to the wider public his immense potential.

Shah's unbeaten 28 from 24 bal...