this Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces 15-member squad for upcoming five-match T20I series England. The series will begin in Kolkata on January 22 with Sanju Samson making his return to the T20I squad while veteran Mohammed Shami will also make his much-awaited debut Comeback.

Samson comes in, pants leave

Sanzhou Samson Named first choice wicketkeeper-batsman, replacing Ritha Pantwho has taken a break. Samson’s recent performances in T20Is have earned him this spot and he is expected to play a key role in the T20Is.

Suryakumar Yadav Will continue to serve as captain. His aggressive batting style is a perfect fit for India’s attacking philosophy in recent years. Axar Patel has been appointed vice-captain, a move that reflects his growing status within the team.

with senior walkers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj Mohammad Shami has been absent due to injury and his return is a major boost for the bowling department. Shami last played for India in the 2023 ICC World Cup final and has since missed the tournament due to injury.

New faces and major content

The team has some fresh faces. Dhruv Jurel is a promising wicket-keeping batsman who has been included as the second wicket-keeping option after Samson. Nitish Kumar Reddy He was also rewarded with a call-up to the Army after his impressive performances in domestic cricket and the Australian tour.

Harshit Rana and Ardeep Singh will lead the pace attack while the spin options include Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. Riyan Parag, who is recovering from injury, was not considered for selection.

Mohammad Shami’s return was one of the biggest talking points in the team’s announcement. The veteran pacer has been away from the international scene for 14 months and is keen to make an impact.

IndiaThe reigning T20 World Cup champions have been dominating the bilateral T20I series since winning the title in Barbados. The team has not lost a series since then and they will be looking to continue that streak against England.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill Already rested. However, Abhishek Sharma kept his place intact. Rinku Singh continues to consolidate the middle order. However, Ruturaj Gaikwad was overlooked by the selectors despite a stellar domestic season.

India vs England T20I series line-up: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vc), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (WK).

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