England have announced their T20I team for the upcoming tour of Indiawhich is scheduled to begin in January 2025. The team will be led by yes butlerwho continues his role as captain after a successful stint in previous white ball matches.
Notable inclusions in England’s T20I squad
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has named a 15-member squad featuring a mix of experienced players and emerging talent. Notable inclusions are Rehan Ahmed, a promising player of Pakistani origin and an experienced fast bowler. Jofra Archer.
England tour of India schedule 2025
The T20I series will begin on January 22, 2025 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, followed by matches in Chennai, Rajkot, Pune and Mumbai. The complete schedule of the T20I series is as follows:
- 1st T20I: January 22, Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- 2nd T20I: January 25, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- 3rd T20I: January 28, Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
- 4th T20I: January 31, MCA Stadium, Pune
- 5th T20I: February 2, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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After the T20I series, England will take part in a three-match ODI series starting February 6, which will serve as crucial preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 scheduled to be held in Pakistan.
This tour marks an important opportunity for England to gain momentum after a challenging T20 World Cup campaign earlier this year. With Buttler at the helm, the team aims to establish a balanced team capable of competing effectively on subcontinental courts. The absence of all-rounder Ben Stokes, who is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during the recent Test series against New Zealand, is a notable setback for the team.