the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) They announced their men's squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, which is scheduled to begin on January 22, 2025. One of the highlights of the team is the return of the fast bowler Muhammad Al-Shami, who missed international cricket for 14 months due to injuries and recovering from surgery.
Band overview
The 15-member band is led by… Suryakumar Yadavfeaturing a mix of experienced players and newcomers. Shami's inclusion is expected to bolster India's bowling attack as they prepare for this crucial series, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy looming in February.
Major changes and player absences
Several key players from the Indian Test team have been rested for this T20I series. Notable omissions include Rishabh Pantwho has been a regular in the T20I setup, and Jasprit BumrahHis infection status remains uncertain. The selectors have chosen Dhruv Gurel As the second wicket-keeper alongside him Sanju Samson. In addition, Nitish Kumar Reddy He received his maiden call-up to the T20I squad after previously missing out due to his participation in the Test series against Australia. Management was also included Harshit Rana Instead of other fast bowlers like Afesh Khan and Yash day.
India T20I lineup 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 Gurel (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya. , Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar.
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The importance of the series
This series is pivotal for India as it serves as a pre-World War II setting ICC Champions Cup 2025 Starting February 19th. The team aims to build momentum and consolidate its strategy with a mix of youth and experience.
Shami's return is particularly expected, as he last played during the ODI World Cup final in November 2023. His experience and skill 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 the performance of this rejuvenated side against a formidable England side known for their aggressive style of play.
