The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) They have announced the men’s squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England starting on January 22, 2025. The highlight of the squad is the return of the fast bowlers. Muhammad Shami, who has been out of international cricket for 14 months due to injuries and recovery from surgery.
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A staff of 15 people headed by him Suryakumar Yadavfeatures 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 coming up in February.
Key Changes and Player Absences
Several key players from India’s Test squad have been rested for this T20I series. Includes notable omissions Rishabh pantsA regular in the T20I setup and jasprit bumrahthe injury status remains unclear. The voters made a choice Dhruv Jurel as a second goalkeeper next to him Sanju Samson. In addition, Nitish Kumar Reddy He received his first call-up to the T20I side after being dropped earlier for his participation in the Test series against Australia. The management also included Harshit Rana instead of other fast bowlers like Avesh Khan and Yash Dayal.
India’s 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.
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The importance of the series
This series is important for India as it acts as a warm-up before it ICC Champions Trophy 2025 It will start on February 19. The team aims to build momentum and solidify its strategy with a mix 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 skill is expected to give a significant boost to the bowling line-up.
As fans eagerly await the start of the series, all eyes will be on how this revamped squad will fare against a formidable England team known for their aggressive style of play.
