IND vs ENG T20 Face-Off Near Can India Break Records

The stage is set for the highly anticipated T20 series between India and England, scheduled to take place just before the Champions Trophy. Both teams have announced their squads, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the Indian contingent and Jos Buttler at the helm of the English team. The historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host the first match, marking the return of cricket to this iconic venue after a three-year hiatus.

Key Players Arrive in Kolkata

England all-rounder Liam Livingston was the first to arrive in Kolkata, having traveled from South Africa after competing in the SA20 league. The rest of the English team, led by Jos Buttler, arrived in the evening from Dubai. The Indian team, meanwhile, saw players arrive from various cities, including Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Verma also reached the venue, followed by head coach Gautam Gambhir and the rest of the players. However, Mohammed Shami and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who are making their return to international cricket after a 14-month hiatus, are expected to arrive late at night.

Mohammed Shami last played for India in 2023 before suffering an injury that kept him out of action. He has since returned to domestic cricket and demonstrated strong performances. His inclusion in the T20 team is likely a bid by the selectors to assess his fitness ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Head-to-Head Advantage

With 24 T20 International matches played between the two teams, India holds a slight advantage, having won 13 matches to England’s 11. This historical edge could give the Indian team a crucial psychological boost heading into the series.

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Pre-Match Preparations

Both teams are scheduled to participate in three practice sessions ahead of the first match. The remaining matches will take place in Chennai, Rajkot, Pune, and Mumbai, with the final match slated for February 2.

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