Liam Dawson Returns to England's Test Squad for Fourth Match Against India

England Announces Squad for Fourth Test

England has included left-arm spinner Liam Dawson in their lineup for the fourth Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, set to take place at Old Trafford in Manchester starting July 23.

This squad features one change from the team that achieved a remarkable victory at Lord's. Dawson, aged 35, replaces Shoaib Bashir, who is sidelined due to a finger fracture sustained while fielding on Day 3 of the previous Test. Bashir had been England's primary spinner in the initial three matches.

Dawson's Comeback After Eight Years

Liam Dawson is making a comeback to Test cricket after an eight-year hiatus, having last played for England in 2017.

The left-arm orthodox spinner debuted against India in 2016 and has taken seven wickets across three Test matches.

His selection comes after an impressive County Championship season, where he has claimed 21 wickets in nine matches for Hampshire.

England Leads Series Heading into Fourth Test

With a 2-1 lead in the ICC World Test Championship series, England has retained the other ten players from their thrilling win over India.

The fourth Test is scheduled to commence on July 23 at Old Trafford, Manchester.

England's Playing XI for the Manchester Test: Ben Stokes (c), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer.