Dawson Replaces Injured Bashir In England Squad For Fourth Test

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Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson has replaced injured Shoaib Bashir in Englands 14-player squad for the fourth test in the five-match series against India, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday.

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 Indias last wicket to ensure a thrilling 22-run victory for the hosts at Lords, 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.