Liam Dawson has been included in England’s squad for the fourth Test against India. England Cricket Team announced their lineup for the fourth match of the five-Test series versus India. The game is set to begin on July 23 at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. Spinner Liam Dawson has been added to England’s squad for this penultimate fixture.
Liam Dawson will be returning to the Test side after an eight-year gap, having last played a Test against South Africa in July 2017. The left-arm orthodox spinner replaces Shoaib Bashir, who sustained a finger injury during the third Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Due to this injury, Bashir has been ruled out of the remainder of the series against India. Dawson earned his recall following an impressive showing in England’s 2025 County Championship.
Liam Dawson’s Test Cricket Record
Liam Dawson is a left-arm orthodox spinner who can also contribute with the bat. He has appeared in three Test matches so far, taking seven wickets in five innings at an average of 42.57. His best bowling figures in an innings are 2 for 34.
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Matches | 3 |
| Innings (Batting) | 6 |
| Runs | 84 |
| Highest Score | 66 |
| Batting Average | 21.00 |
| 50s/100s | 1 / 0 |
| Balls Faced (Batting) | 197 |
| Strike Rate (Batting) | 42.64 |
| Innings (Bowling) | 5 |
| Balls Bowled | 526 |
| Wickets | 7 |
| Bowling Average | 42.57 |
| Economy Rate | 3.39 |
| Strike Rate (Bowling) | 75.14 |
| Best Bowling (Innings) | 2/34 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 0 |
With the bat, Liam Dawson has scored 84 runs across six innings, including a top score of 66. He made his Test debut against India in December 2016 and last played a Test match in 2017. In addition to Tests, Dawson has represented England in six ODIs and 14 T20Is. Domestically, he plays for Hampshire.
Currently, England lead the ongoing five-match series against India 2-1. Ben Stokes and his teammates won the third Test at Lord’s by 22 runs, bowling India out for 170 while chasing 193. Stokes was named Player of the Match. England lost the second Test by 336 runs but won the opening match by five wickets.
