India T20I Squad For England Tour (Predicted)

India embark on their tour to England in July with an eye on the T20 World Cup and the 50-over World Cup preparations. They start the tour by playing the postponed Test from July 1-5. This is followed by a T20I series between July 7 to 10. The ODI series then follows between July 12 to 17.

As they look to fine-tune their squad for the T20 World Cup, India plays a lot of cricket to its build-up and faces a good side in England in their own backyard. When England toured India in 2021, India beat their opponents across formats. However, England gave a good fight in every format and there was not much to choose from in terms of performances, though the final scoreline differed.

This time around, India is travelling to England and will be playing in seaming and swinging conditions. The BCCI has already announced India’s Test squad for the Edgbaston Test. A few from the Test squad will also be available for selection in the T20I and ODI squads.

This is how India might look like in the T20 series given that it helps them continue their preparations for the mega event. The selectors can choose a squad based on the requirement of the conditions. In this article, we predict India’s 15-member squad for the T20I series against England.

India T20I Squad For England Tour (Predicted)

Batsmen: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dinesh Karthik

The usual suspects should return in the T20I series against England for a three-match series. Rohit, Kohli and SKY should make up the top three with Pant as the designated keeper. Rahul Dravid said that Dinesh Karthik has a definite role to play as a finisher for India in T20Is and thus should be given more days in the build-up to the T20 World Cup.

There is a scope for Sanju Samson to be given a look in as well in place of Ishan Kishan. The selection can also revolve around the rotational policy of players.

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All-Rounders- Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja

Hardik and Jadeja should be the two all-rounders in the Indian squad to be announced for the England series. Both of them are big-hitters down the order and good with the ball in various phases of the game. Both should play together in the playing XI as well.

Bowlers- Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Deepak Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar

The conditions in England should be conducive for the likes of Shami, Bumrah and Bhui, three of India’s most experienced bowlers. Deepak Chahar with his ability to swing the ball can be a good addition to the track. Chahal and Sundar are two different kind of bowlers. Alongside Hardik and Jadeja’s all-round abilities, the attack looks a one that can challenge the England batters.

India’s Predicted 15-Member T20I Squad vs England

Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Deepak Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar

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