James Coles Earns Maiden England T20I Call-Up for India Series

James Coles has received his first England T20I call-up for the upcoming five-match series against India beginning on July 1.

The 22-year-old left-arm spin bowling all-rounder has been rewarded for impressive performances with England Lions and in domestic and franchise cricket. England will be led by Harry Brook, while Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood return to the squad. Coles has scored 1,373 T20 runs and claimed 53 wickets in his career so far. Injuries have ruled out Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton.

England 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