NEW DELHI: England have named their playing XI for the opening T20I against India, with the captain Harry Brook will lead an experienced side in the five-match series opener at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Durham on Wednesday.The hosts went with a seasoned line-up boasting over 650 T20 international caps, underlining their experience ahead of the much-anticipated contest.England will host India in five T20Is followed by three ODIs between July 1 and July 19.India enter the series after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Ireland in Belfast, while England return home after reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.Phil Salt is Jos Buttler are expected to open the batting, with captain Brook occupying the No. 3 spots. Young all-rounder Jacob Bethell and Tom Banton strengthen the middle order, while Sam Curran, Will Jacks and Liam Dawson provide depth with the bat and ball.The bowling attack will be led by pacers Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood, with veteran leg spinner Adil Rashid expected to play a key role in the middle overs.
England playing XI vs India in 1st T20I : :
Phil SaltJos ButtlerHarry Brook (captain)Jacob BethellTom BantonSam CurranWill JacksLiam DawsonSaqib MahmoodAdil RashidLuke Wood
