The bowler, who has been facing drought for 8 years, did wonders, made Yashasvi Jaiswal a victim after Hashim Amla

England spinner Liam Dawson has returned to Test cricket after 8 years, and made great wonders as soon as he came. On the first day of the fourth Test against India, he not only gave relief to his team by taking the wicket of Team India’s most trusted opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, but has also created history by taking wickets in the Test after 3000 days.

Entry in Test after 8 years

Liam Dawson last appeared in Test cricket jersey in 2017, when he dismissed South African veteran Hashim Amla. He was out of the team since then. This time, after the injury of England spinner Shoaib Bashir, he got a chance to play back in the team and he has taken full advantage of it.

Which player made Dawson his victim

Dawson got out of his spin and dismissed India’s in-form opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who looked in good rhythm at that time. Jaiswal had scored 58 runs and had a 94 -run opening partnership with KL Rahul.

Dawson bowled over the wicket and forced Jaiswal to play further. His ball turned out to be fast and fell into the hands of Harry Brooke, standing in the slip with the edge of the bat. This wicket proved to be a big setback for India, as a big innings was expected from Jaiswal.

Liam Dawson’s career

Test debut- 2016 vs India, Chennai

Test wicket- So far 7

First Test wicket- Murali Vijay

Other hunting- Ravindra Jadeja, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Hashim Amla, Morne Morkel

First class match- 212

First class run- 10731

Settings / half-century- 18/56

First Class Wicket- 371 (Best – 7/51)

Dawson’s debut was also against India in 2016, Chennai. In that match, Karun Nair’s brilliant innings of 303 runs made the Dawson’s debut light, but Dawson left a good impression with Murali Vijay and Jadeja’s wickets.

Great relief to team England

Dawson’s bowling gave England a significant breakthrough on the first day, when the Indian batsmen were seen being set. In the absence of Shoaib Bashir, he has been given the responsibility of bowling and has maintained confidence.

Now it will be interesting to see if Dawson is able to establish himself as regular options by taking wickets and wickets. His return against India has been very memorable.