Liam Dawson

Liam Dawson, born on February 1, 1990, in Southampton, England, is a skilled left-arm orthodox spinner and left-handed batsman known for his all-round abilities in domestic and international cricket. Making his international debut for England in 2016, Dawson has played in all three formats, though his exposure at the international level has been limited. By 2025, Dawson has appeared in 4 Test matches, scoring 110 runs at an average of 22.00 and taking 8 wickets with a bowling average of 54.75. In limited-overs cricket, he has played 6 ODIs and 17 T20 internationals, contributing primarily with his economical spin bowling and handy lower-order batting. Despite limited international opportunities, Dawson has been a prolific performer in domestic cricket, where he shines as a genuine all-rounder with impressive numbers across formats.​

Dawson’s domestic performances have been outstanding, particularly in the County Championship and one-day competitions for Hampshire. In recent seasons, he has scored multiple centuries and taken significant wickets, including match-winning performances where he scored centuries and took ten-wicket hauls in the same game. His ability to score quickly and control the run flow with spin bowling makes him a valuable player in English domestic cricket. Dawson has also gained experience playing in international T20 leagues such as the Bangladesh Premier League and The Hundred. In 2024 and 2025, he received accolades such as the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) Player of the Year and County Championship Player of the Year for his consistent all-round contributions, cementing his reputation as one of the top domestic all-rounders.