NEW DELHI: England have named their playing XI for the opening T20I against India, with the captain Harry Brooks set to lead an experienced side in the opening game of a five-match run at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Durham on Wednesday.The hosts left with an experienced line-up boasting 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 19.India enter 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 They are expected to open the batting, with captain Brook at the no. 3 place. Young all-rounders Jacob Bethell and Tom Banton bolster the middle order, while Sam Curran, Will Jacks and Liam Dawson provide depth with both bat and ball.The bowling attack will be led by pacers Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood, while veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid is expected to play a key role in the middle overs.
England playing XI against India in 1st T20I :
Phil SaltJos ButtlerHarry Brook (captain)Jacob BethellTom BantonSam CurranWill JacksLiam DawsonSaqib MahmoodAdil RashidLuke Wood
