Liam Dawson replaces the injured Shoaib Bashir in England's squad for the fourth Test against India. Dawson makes a Test comeback after eight years, bringing his left-arm spin to Old Trafford as England look to extend their 2-1 series lead.
Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson found his name in the playing XI as England announced their squad for the fourth Test of the five-match series of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, which will be played at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester from July 23.
The lineup consists of a solitary change from the team that featured in a memorable win at Lord's. Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson (35) has been added in place of Shoaib Bashir, who was ruled out of the series after fracturing his finger while fielding on Day 3 of the third test. Bashir was England's sole frontline spinner in the first three Tests.
Liam Dawson makes Test comeback after 8 years
Dawson had last played a Test for England back in 2017, making a return to the longest format after eight years.
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The left-arm orthodox spinner, who made his debut against India back in 2016, has seven wickets to his name from three Test matches.
The 35-year-old has been rewarded for his form in the ongoing County Championship season, where he boasts 21 wickets from nine outings for Hampshire.
England head to Old Trafford with 2-1 series lead
England have retained the remaining 10 players who featured in a nail-biting win over India, to hand the hosts a 2-1 lead in the ICC World Test Championship series.
The fourth Test between England and India begins from July 23 at Old Trafford, Manchester.
England's playing XI for 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.
