India Vs England, 1st T20I: All Eyes On Mohammed Shami As Men In Blue Hit The Nets

India's first training session ahead of their T20I series against England in Kolkata was unmissably focused on Mohammed Shami, who last played for the national team in the 2023 ODI World Cup final defeat. The veteran pacer was in full tilt even as the coaching staff led by Gautam Gambhir observed the proceedings at Eden Garden. The India vs England white-ball series starts with the first T20I on January 22.

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Updated on: 20 January 2025 12:24 pm

India vs England T20 Cricket series Indian team practice session photos: Mohammed Shami

IND vs ENG T20 Series: Mohammed Shami during training session | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

India's Mohammed Shami gestures during the practice session ahead of their first T20 match against England, in Kolkata.

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IND vs ENG T20 Series: Mohammed Shami bowls during the practice session | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

India's fast bowler Mohammed Shami bowls during the practice session ahead of their first T20 match against England, in Kolkata.

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India vs England T20 Cricket series Indian team practice session photos: Surya Kumar Yadav

IND vs ENG T20 Series: Surya Kumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir during the practice session | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

India's captain Surya Kumar Yadav, right, gestures as chief coach Gautam Gambhir looks on during the practice session ahead of their first T20 match against England, in Kolkata.

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India vs England T20 Cricket series Indian team practice session photos: Morné Morkel

IND vs ENG T20 Series: Mohammed Shami talks with Morné Morkel | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

India's Mohammed Shami, left talks with bowling coach Morné Morkel during the practice session ahead of their first T20 match against England, in Kolkata.

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India vs England T20 Cricket series Indian team practice session photos: Gautam Gambhir

IND vs ENG T20 Series: Mohammed Shami with Gautam Gambhir | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

India's Mohammed Shami, right shares a light moment with chief coach Gautam Gambhir during the practice session ahead of their first T20 match against England, in Kolkata.

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IND vs ENG T20 Series: Mohammed Shami runs during the practice session | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

India's Mohammed Shami runs during the practice session ahead of their first T20 match against England, in Kolkata.

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India vs England T20 Cricket series Indian team practice session photos: Hardik Pandya

IND vs ENG T20 Series: Hardik Pandya during the practice session | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

India's Hardik Pandya gestures during the practice session ahead of their first T20 match against England, in Kolkata.

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IND vs ENG T20 Series: India's cricket team during the practice session | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

India's cricket team let by Suryakumar Yadav, front left, followed by Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakravarthy and other run during the practice session ahead of their first T20 match against England, in Kolkata.

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India vs England T20 Cricket series Indian team practice session photos: Varun Chakravarthy

IND vs ENG T20 Series: Team India's practice session | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

India's cricket team let by Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav followed by Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakravarthy and other run during the practice session ahead of their first T20 match against England, in Kolkata.

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IND vs ENG T20 Series: Surya Kumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and others during practice session | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

India's captain Surya Kumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and other run during the practice session ahead of their first T20 match against England, in Kolkata.

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India vs England T20 Cricket series Indian team practice session photos: Ravi Bishnoi

IND vs ENG T20 Series: Ravi Bishnoi fails to catch a ball during practice session | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

India's Ravi Bishnoi fails to catch a ball during their practice session ahead of their first Twenty20 match against England, in Kolkata.

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India vs England T20 Cricket series Indian team practice session photos: Rinku Singh

IND vs ENG T20 Series: Surya Kumar Yadav and Rinku Singh walk past a training schedule board | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

India's captain Surya Kumar Yadav, left, and Rinku Singh, right, walk past a training schedule board during their practice session ahead of their first Twenty20 match against England, in Kolkata.

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IND vs ENG T20 Series: Mohammed Shami marks his run up | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

India's Mohammed Shami, rear center, holds a measuring tape to marks his run up during their practice session ahead of their first Twenty20 match against England, in Kolkata.

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