Liam Dawson’s Eight-Year Wait Finally Over as England Announces Playing XI for the 4th Test

England has officially announced its Playing XI for the pivotal fourth Test against India in the fiercely contested Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, set to commence at Manchester’s iconic Old Trafford. The most striking inclusion, and indeed the headline news, is the recall of Hampshire’s left-arm orthodox spinner and capable lower-order batsman, Liam Dawson. His selection marks an extraordinary return to the Test arena after a hiatus of eight years, reigniting a career that many believed had seen its last red-ball international outing. This crucial match follows England’s dominant performance in the third Test, where they secured a commanding victory, putting them in a strong position to either seal the series or take an unassailable lead, depending on the current standings, making the Manchester encounter a potential series decider.