Jasprit Bumrah, India’s star fast bowler, will miss the upcoming T20 series against England due to a back injury. Bumrah suffered back spasms during the final Test match in Australia earlier this month, which prevented him from bowling during the second innings. As a result, he will not be part of the squad for the upcoming series.
Bumrah Injury Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | Bumrah suffers back spasms in the final Test against Australia |
| January 2025 | Bumrah ruled out of England T20 series |
Mohammed Shami Comeback After Injury
On the other hand, fast bowler Mohammed Shami returns to the Indian squad after being absent for over a year. Shami last played for India during the 2023 World Cup final against Australia, where India was defeated. Following that match, Shami underwent ankle surgery and has been dealing with knee issues. However, he has now recovered and is ready to make his return to the team.
Shami Injury Recovery Process
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | Shami plays in World Cup final against Australia |
| December 2023 | Shami undergoes ankle surgery |
| January 2025 | Shami returns to the squad for the England T20 series |
Changes to the Squad for England T20 Series
For the T20 series against England, there are a few changes in the squad. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, who played in all five Tests against Australia, has been rested for this series. Young players Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are also not included in the T20 squad, despite being part of the Test series.
India squad for the series will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, who has been appointed as captain for this series. Dhruv Jurel and Sanju Samson are the two options for wicketkeeping duties. The team will also rely on experienced players like Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar for a strong all-around performance.
India T20 Squad
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | Captain |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Batsman |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Mohammed Shami | Bowler |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batsman |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Rinku Singh | Batsman |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Tilak Varma | Batsman |
Upcoming Fixtures for the England T20 Series
India will host England for five T20 matches between January 22 and February 2. The series will take place in various cities across India, starting with Kolkata. Here are the details of the fixtures:
England T20 Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January 22 | 1st T20 | Kolkata |
| January 25 | 2nd T20 | Chennai |
| January 28 | 3rd T20 | Rajkot |
| January 31 | 4th T20 | Pune |
| February 2 | 5th T20 | Mumbai |
This series will also be followed by a three-match ODI series, but India has yet to announce the squad for the ODI games or the Champions Trophy.
