Liam Dawson has been added straight into the playing XI against India ahead of the fourth Test, but Shoaib Bashir has been ruled out of the series due to a finger injury sustained during the third Test at Lord’s. The host team had just one forced change from their winning lineup for the fourth game, which will start on July 23 at Manchester’s Old Trafford.
On Monday, July 21, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) posted a press release on their official website announcing the playing eleven. With a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, the Ben Stokes-led team will try to win another game in Manchester to secure the series. If they lose, the fifth and final game of the series will be held at The Oval in London, where the series’ outcome will be determined.
Liam Dawson, who last played in whites in 2017, will be making a comeback.
For the Rothesay Fourth Test match against India at Emirates Old Trafford, which begins on Wednesday, July 23, the England men have made one change to their starting lineup. Shoaib Bashir, who is injured, is replaced by Liam Dawson, a spinner for Hampshire. In the release, the ECB stated that Dawson will be making his first Test appearance since July 2017.
After a run of poor results, it was anticipated that opening batsman Zak Crawley would be replaced; nevertheless, the management also had faith in the 27-year-old for the next game. It is somewhat alarming that he has now scored 128 runs in three games. Crawley will go into the game with confidence and try to return to the field in the next game.
England’s starting lineup for the fourth Test match against India includes: Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett (captain), and Zak Crawley.
Home