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He Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced their men’s team for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, starting on January 22, 2025. A major highlight of the team is the return of fast bowler. Mohamed Shamiwho has been out of international cricket for 14 months due to injuries and recovery from surgery.
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The 15-member team, led by Suryakumar Yadavfeatures a mix of experienced players and newcomers. Shami’s inclusion is expected to strengthen India’s bowling attack as they prepare for this crucial series, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy approaching in February.
Key changes and player absences
Several key players of the Indian Test team have been rested for this T20I series. Notable omissions include RISHABH PANTSwho has been a regular in the T20I setup, and jasprit bumrahwhose injury status remains uncertain. The selectors have chosen Dhruv Trevally as second goalkeeper alongside Sanju Samson. Besides, Nitish Kumar Reddy has received his first call-up to the T20I team after previously missing out due to his involvement in the Test series against Australia. The address has also included Harshit Rana instead of other fast bowlers like Avesh Khan and Yash Dayal.
India T20I squad for England series
Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel (vice-captain), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar.
Importance of the series
This series is essential for India as it serves as a preparation before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 starting February 19. The team aims to build momentum and solidify its strategy with a combination of youth and experience.
Shami’s return is particularly anticipated as he last played during the ODI World Cup final in November 2023. His experience and skill are expected to provide a significant boost to the bowling line-up.
As fans eagerly await the start of the series, all eyes will be on how this new-look team performs against a formidable England team known for their aggressive style of play.
