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Hampshire's Dawson retires from first-class cricket

BBC Sport · May 13, 2026, 2:14 PM

Key takeaways

  • Liam Dawson played in four of Hampshire's first five County Championship matches this season
  • Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson has announced his retirement from first-class cricket with immediate effect.
  • The 36-year-old will still represent the county in the T20 Blast and One-Day Cup, but feels now is the right time to step away from the red-ball game.

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Liam Dawson played in four of Hampshire's first five County Championship matches this season

Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson has announced his retirement from first-class cricket with immediate effect.

The 36-year-old will still represent the county in the T20 Blast and One-Day Cup, but feels now is the right time to step away from the red-ball game.

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