England bowler Shoaib Bashir has been ruled out of the remaining part of the series against India due to an injury. To replace him, the ECB called Liam Dawson.
Bashir suffered a fracture in his left hand while fielding during the third Test at Lord’s. Despite the injury, he bowled in the match and bagged the final wicket to seal the match for the hosts.
But scans after the match confirmed a fracture, and the injury ruled him out of the series.
In response, England selectors have turned to the experienced Dawson, 35, who last played a Test match in 2017. He made his debut against India in 2016 and has taken seven wickets from three Tests.
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His call-up comes on the back of strong domestic form — he has claimed 21 wickets in nine County Championship matches for Hampshire this season.
“Liam Dawson deserves his call-up. He has been in outstanding form in the County Championship and consistently puts in strong performances,” said national selector Luke Wright.
England currently lead the five-match series 2-1 and will aim to seal the series when they face India in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, starting July 23.//