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**India-England T20 Series Kicks Off in Kolkata; School Closures in Bihar, Naxal Encounter in Chhattisgarh**

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KOLKATA, INDIA – The five-match T20 series between India and England begins today in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India is fielding a strong team including four players from the upcoming Champions Trophy squad. The return of seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami, recovering from injury, is a significant boost. His performance will be crucial, especially if Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness remains a concern. Axar Patel’s appointment as vice-captain for the T20 series is another notable development. The series will also see Sanju Samson, aiming for a comeback after being dropped from the Champions Trophy team, and newcomer Nitish Reddy in action. England, under new coach Brendon McCullum, has named its playing XI, with Phil Salt replacing Jos Buttler as wicket-keeper. Despite the absence of key players like Sam Curran and Will Jacks, England’s squad boasts exciting talents like Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer. The match starts at 7 PM IST and will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and streamed on Hotstar.

Elsewhere, schools from classes 1 to 8, both government and private, have been ordered closed in Sitamarhi and Sheohar districts of Bihar. In a separate development, Chhattisgarh police launched a major operation, resulting in the killing of 14 Naxalites in Gariaband district in an encounter. Finally, legal action has been taken against Donald Trump shortly after his presidential oath. The reason for this lawsuit is not detailed in the provided text.

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