NEW DELHI: On the eve of the India-England T20 sequence opener at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Group India unveiled their new jersey with a spirited photoshoot led by captain Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday.
Amid the cheerful environment, all eyes had been on Mohammed Shami, the veteran pacer making a long-awaited return to the nationwide setup after over a 12 months.
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The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared glimpses of the energetic photoshoot, showcasing the gamers in excessive spirits as they posed within the revamped blue jersey. Shami, a seasoned campaigner, stood out within the session, symbolising resilience and willpower after a difficult interval sidelined by accidents.
Shami’s comeback story has been one among grit and perseverance. He was final seen in motion for India through the 2023 World Cup ultimate towards Australia, a match that resulted in heartbreak for the crew.
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The five-match T20 sequence towards England, starting on January 22, units the stage for India to regain confidence after latest Check woes. Following the opener in Kolkata, the sequence strikes to Chennai (January 25), Rajkot (January 28), Pune (January 31), and concludes in Mumbai (February 2).
The ODI leg follows, beginning in Nagpur on February 6, with matches in Cuttack (February 9) and Ahmedabad (February 12).
The sequence affords a vital platform for each groups to fine-tune combos forward of the Champions Trophy whereas offering an thrilling spectacle for cricket lovers worldwide.
India Squad for England T20Is
- Suryakumar Yadav (c), Axar Patel (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar and Dhruv Jurel (wk).
