NEW DELHI: England have named their playing XI for the opening T20I against India, along with the captain Harry Brooke is set to lead an experienced side in the five-match series opener at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Durham on Wednesday.The hosts have fielded an experienced lineup with more than 650 international T20 caps, highlighting their experience ahead of the much-anticipated competition.England will host India in five T20Is followed by three ODIs between July 1 and July 19.India head into the series after a disappointing 2-0 loss to Ireland in Belfast, while England return home after reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.Phil Salt and: Jos Buttler expected to open the batting, where captain Brook occupied the No. 3 pieces. Young all-rounders Jacob Bethell and Tom Banton bolster the middle order, while Sam Curran, Will Jacks and Liam Dawson provide depth with bat and ball.The bowling attack will be led by pacers Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood, with veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid expected to play a key role in the middle.
England’s Playing XI against India in the 1st T20I :
Phil SaltJos ButtlerHarry Brook (captain:)Jacob BethellTom BantonSam CurranWill JacksLiam Dawson:Saqib MahmoodAdil RashidLuke Wood