NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated India vs England series kicks off at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, January 22, marking the beginning of a five-match T20I contest between two evenly matched sides. This white-ball series, which also includes three ODIs, serves as a crucial preparatory ground for both teams ahead of next month’s Champions Trophy.
For India, the spotlight will be on the fit-again Mohammed Shami, who returns to the squad after recovering from an ankle injury that sidelined him following the ODI World Cup final loss to Australia in November 2023. His comeback, particularly in the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who is nursing a back injury, holds significant importance for India’s bowling attack.
