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Liam Dawson’s Return Bolsters England as He Claims 4-20 in T20 Opener

Harry Brook has hailed Dawson’s recall, promising a key spin partnership with Adil Rashid for England’s T20 World Cup plans on turning pitches.

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England's Liam Dawson (C) celebrates with team-mates after dismissing West Indies' Johnson Charles during the 1st T20 at Chester-le-Street

Overview

  • Dawson returned against the West Indies in Durham to record his best T20 international figures of 4-20, earning player-of-the-match honours.
  • Brook entrusted Dawson with the new ball on Friday and sees him working alongside Adil Rashid on spin-friendly wickets in next year’s World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
  • At 35, Dawson acknowledges he may be nearing the end of his England career and is focused on enjoying his cricket while delivering the consistency required for further selection.
  • He has offered to mentor young all-rounder Jacob Bethell during the remaining matches, sharing insights on spin bowling and match tactics.
  • The three-match series resumes at Bristol on Sunday before concluding at Dawson’s home ground in Southampton on Tuesday, where he looks set to feature again.