NEW DELHI: England have announced their 17-man squad for the five-match T20I series against India starting July 1, with 22-year-old all-rounder James Coles getting his first international call-up. Harry Brook will captain the side, while Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood return after missing the T20 World Cup earlier this year. Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton are unavailable due to injuries.Coles, a left-arm bowling all-rounder, has impressed in domestic cricket, SA20 and England Lions. He was also the most expensive signing in the men’s hundred in 2026 and has scored more than 1300 runs in T20 cricket with 53 wickets.National coach Marcus North said the youngster had earned his chance with consistent performances over the past year.“James Coles is an exciting addition and has earned his place after his performances with the England Lions in both T20 competitions here and abroad over the past 12 months,” North said.“We have selected a larger squad to accommodate the fact that this series will start shortly after the Test series against New Zealand ends, which allows us to be flexible.”England will have little time to rest before the India series, with Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell potentially playing in the first T20Is less than 48 hours after the third Test against New Zealand ends.The five-match series kicks off in Durham on July 1 before moving on to Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol and Southampton. Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Phil Salt, Will Jacks and Adil Rashid are among the key names included in the squad.England vs India T20Is squad: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue and Luke Wood
