IND vs ENG: Liam Dawson Back After 8 Years! England Name Squad For 4th Test vs India

England have announced their squad for the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with veteran spinner Liam Dawson making a surprise return to the red-ball setup after eight years. Dawson replaces Shoaib Bashir, who has been ruled out of the series due to a finger injury.

The fourth Test will begin on July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester, with England currently leading the five-match series 2-1.

The 35-year-old all-rounder last played a Test for England in July 2017. While he hasn’t been part of England’s Test squad since, Dawson has continued to deliver for Hampshire in the County Championship and recently played a T20I against West Indies in June 2025.

Dawson will replace Shoaib Bashir, who fractured his left little finger during the third Test at Lord’s. Bashir bowled the final over of the match and took the last wicket to seal a thrilling 22-run win for England.

Squad Trimmed to 14 Players

England have also released Jamie Overton and Sam Cook from the squad. Overton returns to Surrey, while Cook will play for Essex in County cricket. The squad now stands at 14 members.

England Squad for 4th Test:

Ben Stokes (capt), 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.