Mohammad Shami Back in India T20I Squad; Rishabh Pant Left Out for England Series
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-member Indian squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, scheduled to kick off on January 22 in Kolkata. The series will also see matches played in Chennai, Rajkot, Pune, and Mumbai.
Veteran pacer Mohammad Shami is set to make a much-awaited return to the T20I setup after a 14-month absence. The 34-year-old last played in the World Cup final against Australia on November 19, 2023, in Ahmedabad. However, a subsequent ankle surgery and knee swelling ruled him out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The Men’s Selection Committee has named Suryakumar Yadav as the captain, with all-rounder Axar Patel serving as vice-captain. This marks a new leadership combination for the team in the shortest format of the game.
India’s squad for the England series features a mix of seasoned players and rising talents, including the likes of Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, and Rinku Singh. Wicketkeeping duties will be shared by Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel.
