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Who is Liam Dawson? Know About His Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

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Liam Dawson, an English all-rounder, is a perfect example of hard work and determination for young cricketers around the globe. He was exposed to the world of cricket when he was just three years old and joined the first cricket club, Goatacre, at the age of 7. After which he moved to Chippenham Cricket Club in Wiltshire, where he played all his youth cricket. He did so well in the club cricket that his game was spotted, and he was included in Hampshire Second XI and Wiltshire. He went on to become the captain of the U-19 team and performed exceptionally well in the U-19 cricket. He tried to improve his batting and worked on that before making his bowling a priority. He got the chance at the international level as well, where his performance was also decent. He was recently called up to the squad of the England test team during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, where he played the last two matches of the series.

Liam Dawson Biography

Liam Dawson's full name is Liam Andrew Dawson. He was born on 1 March 1990 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. He went to John Bentley School for his schooling. He was introduced to the game of cricket at the age of 3, from where he built his interest in the game and made him continue at a professional level. He did exceptionally well at th young age, which made him play at the international level. Liam Dawson career in international cricket started when he made his international debut in T20I against Sri Lanka at Southampton on July 05, 2016. In the same year, he made his ODI debut against Pakistan at Cardiff on September 04, 2016, and Test debut against India at Chennai on December 16, 2016.

Full NameLiam Andrew Dawson
Date of Birth1 March 1990
Age35 (as of 2025)
NationalityBritish
Birth PlaceSwindon, Wiltshire, England
Height5 ft 8 in (175 cm)
Weight73 kg (160 lbs)
EducationJohn Bentley School
ReligionChristianity
Current Teams

England

Southern Brave

RoleAllrounder
Batting StyleRight-hand bat
Bowling StyleSlow Left arm Orthodox
DebutODI – vs Pakistan at Cardiff – September 04, 2016
T20I – vs Sri Lanka at Southampton – July 05, 2016
Test – vs India at Chennai – December 16 – 20, 2016
Jersey Number8
Net Worth$5 Million
Relationship StatusSophie Dawson (wife)

Liam Dawson Religion & Caste

The religion followed by Liam Dawson is Christianity, as he belongs to a Christian family in England. There is no information available about Laim Dawson's caste as the caste system is not followed in England.

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Liam Dawson Family

Laim Dawson belongs to a very supportive family who have been the supportive pillar in his cricketing journey since his early days, when he joined a cricket club at the age of 7. They have supported him through thick and thin, which has made him one of the successful cricketers in the world.

Liam Dawson Father

Liam Dawson's Father is Andy Dawson, who played a major role in the journey of his son to become a successful cricketer. There is no other information available about his father except his name.

Liam Dawson Mother

As of now, there is no information available about Liam Dawson's mother on the internet. If there will be any kind of information is available in the future, it will be updated.

Liam Dawson Brother

The name of Liam Dawson's brother is Brad Dawson, who is also a first-class cricketer. He is younger than Liam. He plays for Wiltshire in first-class cricket and is a leg-spinner. His interest in cricket might be because of his elder brother Liam Dawson.

Liam Dawson Sister

There is no information available about Liam Dawson's sister on the web. It is also unknown whether Liam has a sister or not, as he doesn't share much of his personal information.

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Liam Dawson Instagram

The official Instagram handle of Liam Dawson is @daws128, where he has more than 53K followers on his Instagram handle. He usually shares about his match celebration, cricket success, and other lifestyle posts on his Instagram account.

Liam Dawson Twitter

There is no official account of Liam Dawson on X (formerly Twitter). There are many accounts under his name, but there is no official account that is verified.

Liam Dawson Jersey Number

The jersey number of Liam Dawson is 8. He is seen wearing the number 8 on his jersey during all the matches, whether he is playing at the international level or franchise cricket.

Liam Dawson Relationships

Laim Dawson is married to his wife, Sophie Dawson. Both Laim Dawson and Sophie Dawson were dating each other for a couple of years before getting married to each other. There is no other information available about Laim Dawson relationship.

Liam Dawson Wife

Sophie Dawson is Liam Dawson wife, they have been married for almost 8 years. The couple was dating before getting married to each other. They tied the knot on 14 October 2017 and have been living happily ever after. Sophie Dawson, Liam Dawson wife, is a British native, and there is no information available about her professional life on the internet as she tends to keep her personal life private. They have two children who bring joy to their lives. They were blessed with a baby boy, Ralphie Dawson, after a year of marriage in 2018, and their daughter was born in 2020, which completed their perfect little family.

Liam Dawson Net Worth & Salary

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Image Credits: Official Instagram Account of Liam Dawson/@daws128

Liam Dawson net worth is estimated to be around $5 million (₹4 crore) approximately, which includes his ECB contract and match fees for playing international cricket for the England cricket team. This also includes his earnings from domestic contracts with Hampshire and other franchise leagues around the world, like he got £125,000 deal with London Spirit for The Hundred in 2022. Liam Dawson net worth also includes his earnings from various brand endorsements and other sponsorship deals.

Estimated Net Worth$5 Million (₹4 crore) approximately
ECB Contract & Match Fees Not Disclosed
Domestic ContractContract with Hampshire (Not Disclosed)
Franchise Leagues (The Hundred, BBL etc.)£125,000 deal with London Spirit for The Hundred in 2022
Brand Endorsements/Sponsorships Not Publically Disclosed

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Liam Dawson Career

Liam Dawson career has quietly made a name for himself in the cricket world from small-town roots in Swindon, playing as an all-rounder for Hampshire since 2007. He has achieved multiple century scores and ten-wicket hauls in county cricket, a rare feat which he has performed twice. Although his last Test was in 2017, he was called back into the England Test squad in July 2025, especially due to Shoaib Bashir's injury-after he took 5 T20 Blast wickets for Hampshire. Liam Dawson has been a consistent performer in every format, recently quietly leading Hampshire and stepping up for England when needed.

International Career

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Liam made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka in July 2016, followed by his ODI debut in September 2016 against Pakistan. His Test debut was against India in December 2016, where he returned with an unbeaten 66-run knock and 2 wickets. He was subsequently England's regular all-round pick in limited overs, but he had a break from Test cricket in 2017, until he was given a Test call-up after 8 years in July 2025. In his international career, he has played 24 matches across the three formats of the game, where he scored 200+ runs and took 24 wickets. He has only scored one half-century with his highest score of 66 not out.

FormatMatInnsRunsAveSRHS100s50sWktsAveEconBBI4W/5W
Tests4711022.0041.9866*01854.752.922/340/0
ODIs656312.6085.132000556.806.452/700/0
T20Is1455714.25158.3334001130.817.364/201/0

Other Leagues Career

Liam Dawson is one such player who has always performed quietly, whether it is for Hampshire or in big leagues like The Hundred, BBL, and PSL. His left-arm spin and batting have made him an all-rounder in every format. He is not flashy, but whenever the team needs it, Dawson always delivers like a silent match-winner. He has played a crucial role as an all-rounder in various leagues with his exceptional all-round performance. He is yet to feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

TournamentTeamsMatInnsRunsAveSRHS100s50sWktsAveEconBBI4W/5W
Vitality BlastHAM1691201,65318.16120.56820414924.937.245/174/1
SA20SEC23108714.50147.4529*002222.547.343/170/0
Men’s 100SB, LS322321616.61133.3345*002723.297.733/100/0
ILT20GG744515.00125.001800343.337.641/170/0
BBLMS333115.5088.5722*00245.008.851/300/0
PSLPZ, IU, LQ332747120.47125.2662022131.337.783/160/0
BPLRAR, CV191517314.4192.0246001324.846.772/40/0
CLT20HAM222713.50117.391600128.009.331/140/0

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Liam Dawson Achievements & Awards

Liam Dawson is one of those players who are less in the spotlight but have always been at the top when it comes to impact. He joined the game of cricket at a very young age and achieved a lot in his cricket career. He won the NBC Denis Compton Award for Hampshire in 2007. The year 2023 was a turning point in his career when he won the PCA Men’s Player of the Year. He scored 840 runs & took 49 wickets in the County Championship and made a Hampshire record of 7/15 in the One-Day Cup in 2023. He won the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2025, and he was also recalled to the England Test squad after 8 years, which is a great achievement in itself, showing the result of hard work.

YearAchievement / Award
2007NBC Denis Compton Award (Hampshire)
20237/15 in One-Day Cup (Hampshire record)
2023PCA Men’s Player of the Year
2023Scored 840 runs & took 49 wickets in County Championship
2024PCA Men’s Player of the Year
2025Wisden Cricketer of the Year
2025Recalled to England Test squad after 8 years

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Liam Dawson?

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Liam Dawson is an English cricketer who plays as a left-arm orthodox spin bowler and right-handed batsman. He is known for his all-round performances in domestic and international cricket.

What is Liam Dawson’s age and birthday?

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Liam Dawson was born on March 1, 1990. As of 2025, he is 35 years old.

What is Liam Dawson’s height?

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He is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall.

What is Liam Dawson’s jersey number?

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His jersey number in limited-overs cricket is usually 83.

 What are Liam Dawson’s career stats?

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He has played for England in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. In domestic cricket, he has over 10,500 first-class runs and 350+ wickets.

What is Liam Dawson’s role in the team?

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Dawson is an all-rounder – a left-arm spinner and lower-order batsman.

What is Liam Dawson’s net worth and salary?

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While exact figures are not public, he earns through ECB contracts, county cricket with Hampshire, and short stints in franchise leagues. His estimated net worth is 5 million USD.

Is Liam Dawson married?

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Yes, Liam Dawson is married. He often shares glimpses of his personal life on social media.

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