England Recalls Spinner Liam Dawson for Fourth India Test after Bashir Injury

England have called up left-arm spinner Liam Dawson to replace off-spinner Shoaib Bashir, who was ruled out of the remainder of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against India due to a finger injury sustained during the third Test at Lord's. Dawson, returning to Test cricket after an eight-year hiatus, is seen as the frontrunner owing to his consistent performances in county cricket and his all-round abilities with both bat and ball. Other potential replacements include Jack Leach, a left-arm spinner with recent international experience, and young leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed, both of whom have shown promise in domestic and limited Test appearances. England's recent thrilling 22-run victory at Lord's gave them a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, but Bashir's injury opens the door for these alternative spin options, especially given the spin-friendly conditions expected at Old Trafford. The updated squad for the fourth Test, set to begin on July 23 in Manchester, will likely feature one of these spinners to bolster England's bowling attack. This situation also provides a crucial opportunity for these spinners to stake their claim ahead of upcoming important fixtures, including the Ashes series in Australia.