NEW DELHI: England have announced a 17-member squad for the five-match T20I series against India starting on July 1, with 22-year-old all-rounder James Coles receiving his first international call-up. Harry Brook will captain the side, while Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood return after missing the T20 World Cup earlier this year. Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton are unavailable because of injuries.Coles, a left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder, has impressed in domestic cricket, the SA20 and with the England Lions. He was also the most expensive signing in the 2026 Men’s Hundred and has scored over 1,300 runs in T20 cricket while taking 53 wickets.National selector Marcus North said the youngster had earned his opportunity through consistent performances over the last year.“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,” said North.“We have selected a larger squad to accommodate for 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.”England will have little time to rest before the India series, with Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell potentially playing the first T20I less than 48 hours after the conclusion of the third Test against New Zealand.The five-match series begins in Durham on July 1 before moving to Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol and Southampton. Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Phil Salt, Will Jacks and Adil Rashid are among the key names included in the squad.England squad vs India T20Is: Harry Brook (Captain), 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 and Luke Wood
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