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The next day after BCCI’s squad announcement for their T20I series against England, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) declared their squad for the Twenty20 International series on Monday, June 22.
Harry Brook remains the captain of the T20Is for the England cricket team, with Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, and Phil Salt as the experienced candidates in the team. While uncapped all-rounder James Coles has been called up for the high-profile series, Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton missed out due to injury.
ECB omits top talents for England vs India T20I series
The England Men’s selection panel has named a 17-player squad for the Vitality IT20 series against India. Uncapped all-rounder James Coles has been called up to an England Men’s squad for the first time,” the ECB informs in its official announcement.
“Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker, and Saqib Mahmood return, having not been a part of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad. Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton are unavailable due to injury,” it added.
Why does the ECB announce a 17-member team?
In an official release on their website, the ECB mentioned that James Coles has been picked up for the series because of his promising performances during the past 12 months across the T20 tournaments. As the hosts will straightaway enter into the preparations for the series against India, the board has named an extended squad to stay flexible under any circumstances.
"James Coles is an exciting addition and has earned his place following his performances with the England Lions and in T20 competitions here and abroad during the past 12 months."
"We have selected a larger squad to accommodate the fact that this series will begin shortly after the Test series against New Zealand is due to conclude, which allows us to be flexible," Marcus North, England Men’s National Selector, said.
Details of the ENG vs IND T20I series
India will tour England to play five T20I matches, starting on the first day of July. Before traveling to Manchester for the second match, they will have to play the first in Chester-le-Street.
The third and fourth matches will be held in Nottingham and Bristol, and the remaining game will be held in Southampton. The 5-match T20I series will come to an end on July 11.
Full schedule of the England vs India 5-match T20I series:
1st T20I: Wednesday 1 July, Banks Homes Riverside, Chester-le-Street, 5.30 pm start
2nd T20I: Saturday 4 July, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, 2.30 pm start
3rd T20I: Tuesday 7 July, Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 5.30 pm start
4th T20I: Thursday 9 July, Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol, 5.30 pm start
5th T20I: Saturday 11 July, Utilita Bowl, Southampton, 2.30 pm start
England’s 17-member squad for the home T20I series against India: Harry Brook (C), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood.
