Dawson Replaces Injured Bashir as Eng Names Squad for 4th Test

England have included seasoned spinner Liam Dawson in the squad for the fourth Test against India in Manchester, which is scheduled to begin next week.

- AGENCIES LONDON

Dawson has come in as a replacement for young Shoaib Bashir, who sustained an injury on his left hand during the recently concluded third Test at Lord's. On the third day, Bashir was struck firmly on his left hand by Ravindra Jadeja's low-driven shot while attempting for a caught-and-bowled chance. He immediately signalled to the dressing room and went off the field to receive treatment.

During England's 193-run defence, Bashir sat out for the majority of the final day and came out to bowl in the final moments of the game. While battling the pain in his left hand, Bashir was the one to deliver the decisive blow.