India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first against England in the opening T20I. Varun Chakaravarthy returns from injury, while England rests Archer and Tongue. Both captains expressed confidence in their teams.
England has revealed their playing XI for the first T20I against India, captained by Harry Brook. The team features over 650 T20 international caps, highlighting their experience. The series opener is set for Wednesday in Chester-le-Street.
England selects 17-player squad for 5-match T20I series against India starting July 1, with 22-year-old all-rounder James Coles making his international debut. Harry Brook captains the side, which includes key players Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, and Adil Rashid.
