England, Dawson and Bashir
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Liam Dawson will return to Test cricket for the first time in eight years after being called up by England following Shoaib Bashir’s left finger injury.
England have recalled veteran spinner Liam Dawson to their Test squad after eight years, replacing injured Shoaib Bashir for the fourth Test against India in Manchester. The 35-year-old Hampshire all-rounder returns on the back of strong county form.
England’s Shoaib Bashir (right) celebrates taking the final wicket in a 22-run win over India at Lord’s (PA Wire)
Shoaib Bashir takes a bizarre final wicket as he bowls Mohammed Siraj to secure a 22-run victory for England in the third Test against India at Lord's and give the home side a 2-1 lead in the five match series.
Plus: The options to replace Shoaib Bashir if finger injury rules England spinner out of the remainder of the series