In Bashir's absence, Dawson will earn his fourth Test cap, having made his most recent appearance in July 2017 against South Africa. As a left-arm spinner, he has 371 first-class wickets to his name, but has been especially prolific in recent seasons, with 12 of his 15 five-wicket hauls, including three ten-wicket matches, coming since 2021.

Competitive and a consumate professional - the Hampshire all-rounder made a triumphant return to Test cricket against India

Liam Dawson was decent on his comeback after he had figures of 15-1-45-1 on Day 1 of England's fourth Test against India at the Old Trafford in Manchester.

Liam Dawson got rid of India's danger man Yashasvi Jaiswal, ending an 8-year wait for a wicket in Test match cricket upon his unlikely return to the format.

England spinner Liam Dawson admits he did not think he would play Test cricket for England again after he made his return against India after a seven-year absence.