Archer & Tongue Rested: New Bowlers Debut vs India T20

England rests Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue for the first T20 against India, calling up Luke Wood and Saqib Mahmood. Squad changes announced for series opener in Durham.

Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue will not participate in England's opening T20 international against India in Durham. The fast bowlers have been rested following their recent participation in the New Zealand Test series. They are expected to rejoin the squad for the second T20 match scheduled for Saturday in Manchester.

Luke Wood and Saqib Mahmood have been selected to replace Archer and Tongue for the series-opener. These Lancashire bowlers are the only changes to England's lineup since their last game, a close seven-run defeat to India in the semi-finals of the 2026 T20 World Cup on March 5.

White-ball captain Harry Brook will lead the team in Durham, just a day after Ben Stokes' international farewell. This match marks the beginning of an intensive period for England, with eight white-ball games against India scheduled over the next 19 days. The series includes five T20 internationals and three ODIs across various venues in England.

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