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this Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) The men’s squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England on January 22, 2025 has been announced. A major highlight for the team is the return of fast bowlers Mohammad Shami, He has been out of international cricket for 14 months due to injury and recovery from surgery.
Team Profile
The team consists of 15 members, consisting of Suryakumar Yadavwhich includes both experienced players and newcomers. The addition of Shami is expected to strengthen the Indian bowling attack as they prepare for this crucial series, especially with the International ICC Champions Trophy approaching in February.
Key changes and player absences
Several key players of the Indian Test team were rested during the T20I series. Notable omissions include Ritha Panthe is a regular in the T20I set-up and Jasprit Bumrahthe status of his injuries remains uncertain. The judges chose Dhruv Urel as a second goalie next to Sanzhou Samson. also, Nitish Kumar Reddy He had previously missed a call-up to the T20I team for the Test series against Australia, and this is his first call-up to the T20I team. Management also includes Harshit Rana In place of other fast bowlers e.g. Avish Khan and Yash Dayal.
India T20I England series line-up
Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Sanju Samson (week), Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel (vice-captain), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel (week), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarty, Washington Sundar.
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The importance of the series
This series is crucial for India as it is for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Starting February 19th. The team aims to build momentum and solidify its strategy through a blend of youth and experience.
Shami’s return is particularly anticipated as he last played in the ODI World Cup final in November 2023. His experience and skills are expected to provide a major boost to the bowling line-up.
As fans eagerly await the start of the series, all eyes will be on how this revamped side performs against a formidable England side known for their aggressive style of play.
