ENG vs IND: Liam Dawson replaces Shoaib Bashir as England announce squad for the fourth test in Manchester

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Published at :July 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Modified at :July 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM

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England won the third test against India at the Lord’s by a margin of 22 runs.

The England Cricket Team have announced their squad for the fourth game of the series against the Indian Cricket Team. The match will be played at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, beginning 23rd July.

England have made one change to their squad for the fourth test. Liam Dawson has replaced Shoaib Bashir, who has been ruled out of remainder of the series, in the team as the latter got injured in the third game at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. He suffered a fracture on his finger as he attempted to stop the ball off his bowling.

Liam Dawson will be making a comeback in the test setup after eight long years. He last featured for the team in the format in 2017. However, his consistent performances in the County Championship for Hampshire made the selectors pick him for the penultimate game of the series.

Speaking about Liam Dawson’s selection, National Selector, Luke Wright, said:

“Liam Dawson deserves his call-up. He has been in outstanding form in the County Championship and consistently puts in strong performances for Hampshire.”

Also, they have released Sam Cook and Jamie Overton. The fast bowlers will be returning to their respective counties to play in the County Championship. The rest of the squad remains the same.

England are currently leading the five-match series by a margin of 2-1. They registered a brilliant 22-run win at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London in the third match. They would be keen to continue their golden form and win the series in the next game itself.

England squad for the fourth test against India

Zak Crawley vs India altercation Lord's test — India’s Shubman Gill and England’s Zak Crawley have heated words on day three of the Third Rothesay Men’s Test at Lord’s, London. Picture date: Saturday July 12, 2025. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images)

Ben Stokes, 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.

What changes have England made to their squad for the fourth test?

England have made just one change to their squad for the fourth test as Shoiab Bashir has been replaced by Liam Dawson. Also, they have released Sam Cook and Jamie Overton

Who won the third ENG vs IND test?

England won the third IND vs ENG test at the Lord’s, London.

Who is leading the ENG vs IND test series?

England are leading the ENG vs IND test series by a margin of 2-1.

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