
Kolkata: England have announced their playing XI for the first T20I against India, starting on Wednesday here at Eden Gardens. Phil Salt, who rose to prominence for his exploits during the 2024 IPL season, will keep wicket and open the batting along with Nottinghamshire’s Ben Duckett. Captain Jos Buttler will bat at three while Jofra Archer and Mark Wood will lead the pace attack.England’s XI for first T20I: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (WK), Jos Buttler (C), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson , Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood. (IANS)
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