When Dawson was confirmed to have made the England squad for the T20 World Cup he described his inclusion as a “dream come true”. , external
The left-arm spinner has never made an appearance for England at a World Cup before this tournament despite being in the 2016, 2019, 2021 and 2022 squads, unused in all.
In this World Cup Dawson has played in all four of England’s games and has taken four wickets so far.
Dawson added that he thought at his age that his chance of playing in a World Cup had gone.
“But I was very realistic that those World Cups I was involved with, you had Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid as your spinners, so I knew I was back-up to them as they’re two world-class bowlers.
“I knew where I stood in those sides and I was very happy with that, but I kept working hard.
“I probably did feel I wouldn’t play for England again at my age, hopefully I can play a few more games and perform.”
England have won three of their four T20 World Cup matches so far, and successfully qualified for the Super 8s phase of the tournament.
Brendon McCullum’s side will next face Sri Lanka on Sunday before games against Pakistan and New Zealand.