England announce T20I squad for India tour; Jos Buttler will direct

England have introduced their T20I squad for the upcoming tour of Indiawhich is predicted to start out in January 2025. The staff shall be led by If the butlerwho continues his position as captain after a profitable stint in earlier white ball matches.

Notable inclusions in England’s T20I squad

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has named a 15-member squad comprising a mixture of skilled gamers and rising expertise. Notable inclusions are Rehan Ahmed, a promising leg-spinner of Pakistani origin and a seasoned quick bowler. Jofra Archer.

England tour of India 2025

The T20I sequence will start on January 22, 2025 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, adopted by matches in Chennai, Rajkot, Pune and Mumbai. The complete schedule of the T20I sequence is as follows:

• 1st T20I: January 22, Eden Gardens, Calcutta
• 2nd T20I: January 25, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• third T20I: January 28, Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
• 4th T20I: January 31, MCA Stadium, Pune
• fifth T20I: February 2, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

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After the T20I sequence, England will have interaction in a three-match ODI sequence beginning February 6, which can function essential preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ought to happen in Pakistan.

The tour marks an necessary alternative for England to construct momentum following a troublesome T20 World Cup marketing campaign earlier this 12 months. With Buttler on the helm, the staff goals to ascertain a balanced staff able to competing successfully on sub-continental grounds. The absence of all-rounder Ben Stokes, who’s recovering from a hamstring damage sustained in the course of the latest Check sequence towards New Zealand, is a notable setback for the staff.

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