Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg reckons that Tilak Varma will lead Team India in T20Is in the future. The 53-year-old believes that Varma has a good cricketing brain to take the Indian team forward.

England kick off their first white-ball series against India in three years today in Kolkata, with head coach Brendon McCullum looking to mould his side ahead of next month's Champions Trophy.  The fall out from England's disappointing performance at last year's T20 World Cup saw McCullum take charge of the limited-overs squad,

India has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the series-opening T20 against England’s cricketers in Kolkata

India pacer Mohammed Shami's return to international cricket will have to wait for some more time after he was left out of India's playing XI against England for the 1st T20I on Wednesday (Jan 22). Shami last played for India in ODI World Cup 2023 final on November 19 at home which India lost to Australia.

The 1st T20 match between India and England is set for January 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Mohammed Shami is expected to return after injury. India, under Suryakumar Yadav, aim to continue its strong form.

Here is India's likely XI vs England for the 1st T20I at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Rinku Singh is likely to miss out while Mohammed Shami returns.