Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Liam Dawson Returns to Test Cricket After Eight Years
Liam Dawson, a 35-year-old cricketer, thought his chance to play Test cricket was over.
He was surprised and happy to be back in the England team after a long time.
In his first game back, he took a wicket quickly.
He said he was nervous, but now knows how to handle his nerves.
Dawson feels he is a better bowler now, because he has played more and understands the game better.
Liam Dawson was drafted into the England side for the fourth Test after Shoaib Bashir's injury.
Dawson took a wicket early in the game, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Dawson, 35, thought his Test career was over but was surprised to be back in the team.
Dawson said he felt nervous before the game, but is now better at managing nerves.
Dawson believes he is a better bowler than he was in his last England appearance.
- Who
- Liam Dawson, a 35-year-old spinner.
- What
- Liam Dawson returned to the England Test cricket team.
- When
- Dawson played in the fourth Test.
- Where
- Old Trafford
- Why
- Shoaib Bashir was injured.
- Player
- Liam Dawson
- Age
- 35
- Test Match
- Fourth Test
- Opposition
- India
- Wicket
- Yashasvi Jaiswal