In a dramatic twist beforehand of the have to-watch 4th test towards india starting July 23 in Manchester, england has recalled left-arm orthodox spinner Liam Dawson after a incredible 8-yr hiatus.
The 35-year-old, who ultimate donned the test whites against south africa in 2017, will play in area of Shoaib Bashir, who fractured his left hand while fielding off his very own bowling throughout India's first innings in the third test - a fit england narrowly received via 22 runs.
Remarkably, Bashir continued to bowl within the 2nd innings despite the fracture, playing a pivotal function with the aid of eliminating mohammed siraj to seal England's nail-biting victory.
Dawson's keep in mind is a reward for sheer persistence and pink-hot home form: the hampshire stalwart, topped PCA player of the yr in both 2023 and 2024, boasts 371 wickets and over 10,000 runs in 212 games, which include 18 centuries.
"Liam Dawson merits his call-up. He has been in ="hide">outstanding="tipsbox"> shape in the County championship and continually places in sturdy performances for hampshire," said england selector Luke Wright.
Meanwhile, seamers sam cook dinner and Jamie Overton were released to rejoin their counties, as england look to preserve the momentum moving into this fiercely contested series.
England test Squad: ben stokes (Captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, josh Tongue, chris Woakes.
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