England unveil lineup for fourth Test against India ICC World Test Championship
The lineup consists of a solitary change from the team that featured in a memorable win at Lord's. Liam Dawson has been added in place of Shoaib Bashir, who was ruled out of the series after fracturing his finger.
Dawson had last played a Test for England back in 2017, making a return to the longest format after eight years.
England's playing XI: Ben Stokes (c), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer.
The left-arm orthodox spinner, who made his debut against India back in 2016, has seven wickets to his name from three Test matches.
The 35-year-old has been rewarded for his form in the ongoing County Championship season, where he boasts 21 wickets from nine outings for Hampshire.
Dawson was named in the England squad following the Lord's Test with Shoaib Bashir, who started as England's sole frontline spinner in the first three Tests, having sustained a blow to his finger while fielding on Day 3.
England have retained the remaining 10 players who featured in a nail-biting win over India, to hand the hosts a 2-1 lead in the ICC World Test Championship series.
The fourth Test between England and India begins from July 23 at Old Trafford, Manchester. ICC World Test ChampionshipICC World Test Championship, 2025/27NewsEngland
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