Tue Jan 21 22:46:56 IST 2025: ## McCullum Takes the Reins: England Announces T20I Squad Against India
**Kolkata, India –** England has unveiled its playing XI for the first of five T20 Internationals against India, kicking off a new era for the team’s white-ball cricket. The match, to be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, marks the start of a new chapter under head coach Brendon McCullum.
McCullum, known for his aggressive coaching style, will now oversee both Test and limited-overs formats following the departure of Matthew Mott last year. Mott stepped down after England’s unsuccessful attempts to defend their T20 and 50-overs World Cup titles in 2023-24. The former New Zealand captain has already made his mark on England’s Test team since taking over in 2022, and now aims to revitalize the team’s performance in limited-overs cricket. The series against India will be a key test of his new approach. The five T20 Internationals will be followed by a three-match ODI series.
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