On the other hand, Gill was captain in India's first T20I series after the World Cup in June 2024 and served as Suryakumar Yadav's deputy in the following contest against Sri Lanka in the format. However, the star batter was ignored as the selectors sprung a surprise by naming Axar Patel as the new vice-captain.

The report further added that the T20 squad, which may be announced over the weekend, may not have any surprise exclusions or inclusions

Mohammed Shami has finally made a comeback to the India squad with his selection for the five T20Is against England starting on January 22 in Kolkata. He returns after last playing for India in the ODI World Cup final in November 2023, after which he had ankle surgery and also suffered from knee-related niggles.

Senior fast-bowler Mohammed Shami is set to make a comeback in Indian jersey in the upcoming T20I series against England, reports Indian Express. The 5-match T20I series begins on January 22 in Kolkata.

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Sanju Samson has been named in India’s T20I squad against England as the five-member national selection committee decided to leave out Rishabh Pant.

The highlight of the squad for the five-match series is the return of pacer Mohammed Shami back to international cricket after 14 months.

Jasprit Bumrah will miss India's five-match T20 series against England but fellow fast bowler Mohammed Shami returns from injury.

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami on Saturday returned to India's squad for the upcoming T20 international series against England after more than a year's break due to injury.

India's T20I squad went through a major overhaul as BCCI announced squad for series against England for 5-match outing