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Dawson Set for World Cup Debut Against Nepal

1/26/2026

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England cricketer Dawson, 35, will make his World Cup debut on February 8 against Nepal.
Since joining the T20 team last summer, he has 12 wickets at an average of 19.25.
Dawson's Sri Lanka form shows four boundaries conceded in 20 overs.
He credits Southampton pitches for his success after taking 103 County Championship wickets over two seasons, and England focuses on his ODI role against Sri Lanka.

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England cricketer Dawson, 35, will make his World Cup debut on February 8 against Nepal.
Since joining the T20 team last summer, he has 12 wickets at an average of 19.25.
Dawson's Sri Lanka form shows four boundaries conceded in 20 overs.
He credits Southampton pitches for his success after taking 103 County Championship wickets over two seasons, and England focuses on his ODI role against Sri Lanka.