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Liam Dawson Retires From First-Class Cricket With Immediate Effect

The Hampshire all-rounder is focusing on limited-overs to extend his playing years.

Overview

  • Liam Dawson, who announced the move on Wednesday, will miss the rest of Hampshire’s County Championship season.
  • He remains available for T20 and one-day games for Hampshire and is slated to play the T20 Blast opener on May 22.
  • Hampshire sit bottom of Division One after five matches, and director of cricket Giles White said Dawson’s exit leaves a large gap.
  • Dawson ends a red-ball career of more than 200 first-class games for Hampshire with over 10,000 runs and 350-plus wickets.
  • He was recalled to England’s white-ball squads in 2025 and took 10 wickets at the T20 World Cup in India earlier this year.