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.