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Somerset wicketkeeper-batter Tom Banton has been selected in England's 17-player IT20 squad for the upcoming five-match series against India, starting in July. Banton, who made his full T20I debut against New Zealand in Nelson back in November 2019, brings extensive experience to the side, having featured in 35 IT20s, accumulating 696 runs at an impressive strike rate of 150.32.

The squad also features a maiden call-up for uncapped Sussex all-rounder James Coles, whose consistent performances for England Lions and in various T20 leagues worldwide over the past year earned him national selector Marcus North's praise. North described Coles as an "exciting addition" and noted that a larger squad was chosen to provide flexibility, as the series begins shortly after the Test series against New Zealand concludes. Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker, and Saqib Mahmood return to the T20 fold after missing the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup squad, while Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton are sidelined due to injuries. Captain Harry Brook leads a balanced unit that includes power-hitters like Jacob Bethell and Jos Buttler, pace options in Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue, and spin wizards Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed. With a blend of youth and experience.