Bumrah Misses England T20 Series
Jasprit Bumrah will not participate in India’s five-match T20 series against England due to back spasms. The injury occurred during the final Test against Australia, which forced Bumrah to leave the match early.
Shami Returns After Injury
Mohammad Shami has returned to the squad following a long recovery from ankle surgery. This marks his first call-up since the 2023 World Cup final against Australia.
Pant Absence, Samson & Jurel in
Rishabh Pant, currently recovering from injuries, will miss the series. In his place, wicketkeepers Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel have been named in the squad.
T20 Series Dates
The series between India and England begins on January 22, 2025. It will continue until February 12, with a three-match ODI series following the T20s.
Squad Overview
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | Injured – Out for the series |
| Mohammad Shami | Fit – Returning after injury |
| Rishabh Pant | Injured – Not part of the squad |
| Sanju Samson | Included as wicketkeeper |
| Dhruv Jurel | Included as wicketkeeper |
Series Schedule
| Match Type | Date |
|---|---|
| 1st T20 | January 22, 2025 |
| 2nd T20 | January 25, 2025 |
| 3rd T20 | January 28, 2025 |
| 4th T20 | February 1, 2025 |
| 5th T20 | February 5, 2025 |
| 1st ODI | February 8, 2025 |
| 2nd ODI | February 10, 2025 |
| 3rd ODI | February 12, 2025 |
Key Updates:
- Bumrah: Misses series due to injury.
- Shami: Returns after recovering from ankle surgery.
- Pant: Not available; Samson & Jurel as wicketkeepers.
- T20 Series Start Date: January 22, 2025.
