Liam Dawson’s seventh ball in Test cricket, after eight years away, drifted in the air and then landed on an immaculate line outside Yashasvi Jaiswal’s off stump. The left-hander then shaped forward to defend,

Liam Dawson was decent on his comeback after he had figures of 15-1-45-1 on Day 1 of England’s fourth Test against India at the Old Trafford in Manchester.

England cricketer Liam Dawson reckoned Rishabh Pant, who was injured on his foot on the opening day of the Old Trafford Test, will not come out to bat again.

MANCHESTER: Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes the inclusion of seasoned left-arm spinner Liam Dawson, who is an "all-round package", has added balance to the English Test team in the ongoing series against India.

In Bashir's absence, Dawson will earn his fourth Test cap, having made his most recent appearance in July 2017 against South Africa. As a left-arm spinner, he has 371 first-class wickets to his name, but has been especially prolific in recent seasons, with 12 of his 15 five-wicket hauls, including three ten-wicket matches, coming since 2021.

Liam Dawson did not take long to get a breakthrough on his return to Test cricket after eight long years. The all-rounder's instant impact garnered praise from former Indian cricketers.

Liam Dawson claimed Keaton Jennings' wicket in the 2022 final • PA Photos/Getty Images. Whatever transpires at Finals Day this year - and let's face it, ...

Former England captain says the left-arm spinner provided England the control they needed, which in turn allowed them to attack with the pace pack