The final Test between Australia and England will start on Sunday (Jan 4) with the hosts leading 3-1. England were forced to make the changes after Gus Atkinson injured his hamstring, while Jofra Archer was also ruled out due to injury-related issues.

Ashes: Shoaib Bashir, Matthew Potts included in 12-man squad for SCG Test

The idea behind not picking up Bashir could be Test being played by pink ball where spinners have played historically a lesser role. Stokes also said that if they were to select a proper spinner then England would have gone with Bashir.

Ashes 2025-26: 'If we wanted out best spinner then Bashir would have played,' says Stokes on picking Will Jacks for Brisbane Test

Dawson has played all three formats for England - most recently in T20Is against West Indies last month. Overall, he played 23 international matches - three Tests, six ODIs and 14 T20Is. In those matches, Dawson has taken 23 wickets - seven in Tests, five in ODIs and 11 in T20Is.

England recall FORGOTTEN spinner Dawson to replace Lord's hero Shoaib Bashir for fourth Test vs India

History repeats Bashirs rolling ball rekindles memories of Indias 1999 heartbreak against Pakistan in Chennai

History repeats: Bashir’s rolling ball rekindles memories of India's 1999 heartbreak against Pakistan in Chennai

Shoaib Bashir was ruled out of the remainder of Englands series against India less than an hour after taking the match-clinching wicket in the third Test at Lords on Monday.

IND vs ENG: England's Shoaib Bashir out of remainder of India series due to finger fracture

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: England has named its playing XI on Monday (Jun 30) vs India, starting in  Birmingham on Wednesday (Jul 2). Express quick Jofra Archer misses out as England has named the same Playing XI as first Test in Headingley which they won by 5 wickets.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: England playing XI vs India

As England is gearing up to take on India at Headingley, starting on June 20 (Wednesday), here is a look at the five players who can make a big impact for England in this series.

IND vs ENG 2025: 5 English players to watch out for in Test series

England’s Test captain, Ben Stokes, was surprised yet happy to learn that Shoaib Bashir is the youngest English bowler to take a five-for in a home Test, surpassing bowling great James Anderson.

Ben Stokes praises 'record-breaker' Bashir as England climb on WTC standings after series win over WI

England’s Shoaib Bashir had an eventful day in England’s County Championship on Monday (June 24) as he conceded a record-equaling 38 runs in an over to script unwanted history.

WATCH: Shoaib Bashir scripts unwanted history by conceding 38 runs in an over during County Championship

Australia's veteran spinner Nathan Lyon has praised England's spin trio of Tom Hartley, Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed for their performance on the recently-concluded Test tour of India.

Nathan Lyon says England spinner Shoaib Bashir 'could be a threat' in Australia

England spin coach Jeetal Patel is highly impressed with rookie Shoaib Bashir for what he displayed with the ball on day two of the final Test in Dharamsala. From feeling unwell just a day before the start of the match to suffering a cut on his finger in the lead-up to this game, Bashir had gone through several emotions but stood tall when his team needed him the most.

IND v ENG: ‘He was ill day before the game’ – Patel reflects on Bashir's marathon spell in Dharamsala

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill headlined day two in Dharamsala with twin tons. While Sarfaraz Khan contributed with another fifty, debutant Devdutt Padikkal scored an impressive 65 off 103 balls to keep his team ahead.

Dharamsala Test: Rohit, Gill floor England with twin tons on day two; Bashir shines for visitors

England's young spinner Shoaib Bashir believes that they have a chance to be 'heroes' on day 4 (Feb 26) of the ongoing fourth Test against India in Ranchi. Bashir's comments came after Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal wiped off almost a quarter of 192-run target England set for them.

IND vs ENG, 4th Test: England spinner Shoaib Bashir excited about 'chance to be heroes' on day 4 in Ranchi

Former India skipper Anil Kumble has praised England spinner Shoaib Bashir for his four-for on day 2 (Feb 24) of the fourth Test against India in Ranchi. Bashir took wickets of Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

IND vs ENG, 4th Test Day 2: Anil Kumble reveals reason behind England spinner Shoaib Bashir's four-for

England spinner Shoaib Bashir took a four-for on day 2 (Feb 24) of the fourth Test against India in Ranchi to put his team ahead in the contest. India were trailing by 134 runs at the end of day's play with Dhruv Jurel (30) and Kuldeep Yadav (17) on the crease as the hosts finished the day on 219/7.

IND vs ENG, 4th Test Day 2: Bashir's four-for put England ahead as India trail by 134 runs in 1st Innings

Seamer Ollie Robinson and rookie Shoaib Bashir return to the side as England named the playing XI for the Ranchi Test, starting on Friday (Feb 23). Ben Stokes-led team dropped pacer Mark Wood and leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed for the do-or-die clash as they seek a comeback in the five-match series after trailing 1-2.

IND v ENG: Ollie Robinson, Shoaib Bashir return as England name playing XI for Ranchi Test

England look set to make wholesome changes to their squad for the third Test match against India. Mark Wood is likely to be included in the playing XI again after being a part of the opening Test against India in Hyderabad.

IND vs ENG: England to recall Mark Wood in Playing XI for Rajkot Test; Shoaib Bashir likely to miss out

England cricket team’s off-field issues have once again taken the spotlight after spin sensation Rehan Ahmed was left stranded at the Rajkot Airport on Monday (Feb 12).

IND vs ENG: After Bashir, England face another ordeal, visa issue keeps Rehan Ahmed stranded at Rajkot airport

England had a mixed day at the start of the second Test match in Visakhapatnam after Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with his unbeaten 179-run knock. The visitors leading 1-0 in the five-match Test series handed a debut to Shoaib Bashir who came in as one of the changes in the side.

IND vs ENG: Shoaib Bashir reflects on dream debut, says 'Rohit Sharma as my first wicket was very special'

India ended day one of the second Test in Vizag on top, with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hitting an unbeaten 179. The scorecard reads 336 for six at stumps as the hosts look in a commanding position heading into day two.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test, Day 1: Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 179 puts India in commanding position

England spinner Jack Leach picked up a knee injury during day one of the first Test and is ruled out of the second game against India starting on Friday in Vizag.

IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes turns attention to Shoaib Bashir as Leach’s replacement for Vizag Test

England have announced the playing XI for second Test against India starting February 2 in Vizag, Andra Pradesh. With leading spinner Jack Leach injured, England have decided to hand a debut to 20-year-old Somerset spinner Shoaib Bashir who linked up with the squad after a visa delay.

England announce playing XI for second Test vs India, Shoaib Bashir to replace injured Jack Leach

England’s Shoaib Bashir will finally travel to India after resolving his visa issues that had delayed his travel for the Test series. Bashir, on late Wednesday (Jan 24) evening was granted a visa after completing his documentation having landed back in England.

IND vs ENG: Shoaib Bashir granted visa to travel to India; likely to play in Vizag Test

On Tuesday (Jan 24), England's uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir was asked to return home, from UAE, following which the 20-year-old will miss the series opener of the India-England Tests in India.

Explained | Why England’ spinner Shoaib Bashir returned home ahead of 1st Test vs India

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