CRICKET – Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson has replaced injured Shoaib Bashir in England’s 14-player squad for the fourth Test in the five-match series against India, the England and Wales Cricket Board said yesterday.
Bashir suffered a fracture to his finger in his non-bowling left hand while attempting a low catch during his own bowling during the third Test on Saturday. He is set for surgery later this week.
The 21-year-old came back to bowl on Monday, taking India’s last wicket to ensure a thrilling 22-run victory for the hosts at Lord’s, securing a 2-1 lead in the series.
Dawson has not played a Test match since July 2017 but has represented England in white-ball cricket since then, last appearing during the Twenty20 series against West Indies last month.
The 35-year-old has played five matches for Hampshire in the T20 Blast this month, taking five wickets.
“Liam Dawson deserves his call-up. He has been in outstanding form in the County Championship and consistently puts in strong performances for Hampshire,” selector Luke Wright said.
The fourth Test in Manchester starts on July 23.
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