IND vs ENG: England took a big decision before the series against India, made this player the vice-captain

India vs England: The five-match T-20 series between India and England is going to start from January 22. Before the start of this series, the England team has taken a big decision and made Harry Brook the new vice-captain of the limited overs team. 25 year old Brook has played 20 ODI and 39 T-20 International matches for his team.

Harry Brook appointed Vice Captain of the England white ball team. pic.twitter.com/2yyGDr0VIG

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 21, 2025

Brook replaced Moeen Ali

Brook was earlier made the captain of the team for the ODI series against Australia. England lost the series by a margin of 2-3, but Brook led the team and scored more than 300 runs in five matches. Brook, recognized as the next big player in world cricket, has replaced senior all-rounder Moeen Ali.

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Series starting from 22nd January

The England team is currently training in Kolkata before the start of the five-match T20 International series against India at the Eden Gardens. This series will also mark the beginning of Brendon McCullum's tenure as the head coach of all formats of the England team after being on top of the red-ball team from May 2022.

Brook is set to be part of the middle order for England along with Jacob Bethell and Liam Livingstone. Looking at the good wickets and the team adorned with T-20 star players, it is certain that a mountain of runs will be scored in the series.

England team for T-20 series against India: Jos Buttler (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethel, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.

England's ODI squad for India tour and ICC Men's Champions Trophy: Jos Buttler (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethel, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.

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