England kick off their first white-ball series against India in three years today in Kolkata, with head coach Brendon McCullum looking to mould his side ahead of next month's Champions Trophy.  The fall out from England's disappointing performance at last year's T20 World Cup saw McCullum take charge of the limited-overs squad,

In a blow to the Indian cricket team, fast bowler Mohammed Shami was left out of the Playing XI for the first match of the five-game T20I series against England being held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The decision has dampened hopes of Shami's much-awaited return to international cricket.

Catch the score and updates from 1st T20I between India and England being played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bat against England in the first T20I at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. But cricket fans will have to wait to see the return of pacer Mohammed Shami as India have gone with three spinners in Axar Patel,

England Cricket Board (ECB) announced England's playing XI for the first T20I against England which will take place in Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

Fast bowler Mark Wood will play for the first time since August in England's first T20 against India in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Philip Salt and Jos Buttler.(Photo Source: England Cricket) captain Jos Buttler has announced their Playing XI for the first T20I against India, which will be played on Wednesday, January 22 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.