India and England are locking horns with each other in this five-match T20I series. The 1st IND vs ENG T20I is being played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata

In a blow to the Indian cricket team, fast bowler Mohammed Shami was left out of the Playing XI for the first match of the five-game T20I series against England being held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The decision has dampened hopes of Shami's much-awaited return to international cricket.

Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami has not been picked for India's first T20I against England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The hosts named one specialist pacer in Arshdeep Singh, while Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy can assist him whenever required.

The India vs England 1st T20I will be live streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl in the first T20I of the five-match series against England at the iconic Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

India are facing England in the opening T20I match of the series in Kolkata. Here are the toss update, playing XIs and other details of the IND Vs ENG T20I cricket match

Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team is going one-on-one against Jos Buttler-led England side in the first T20I of the five-match series which is being played at the Eden Gardens. in Kolkata, on January 22 (Wednesday).

After two months of the Test series against Australia, Team India will change the white jersey and blue jersey as they gear up for the white-ball series against England. The series will begin with the T20I leg before moving on to play ODI cricket.

The first match of the five-match T20 series between India and England is being held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Team India, under captain Suryakumar Yadav, has displayed commendable form in recent matches.