India's T20 team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, faces England in a five-match series, beginning in Kolkata. Key players include returning pacer Mohammed Shami, debut vice-captain Axar Patel, and come-backer Sanju Samson. Jos Buttler leads an England team with injured players but includes hopefuls like Jacob Bethell.
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