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Published 16:34 IST, January 22nd 2025

WATCH: Jos Buttler Shares Heartfelt Moment With Physically Abled Former Indian Cricketer Ahead Of IND vs ENG 1st T20I

India are all set to play against England in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The match has a start time of 07:00 PM IST.

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Jos Buttler shares heartfelt moment with disabled fan
Jos Buttler shares heartfelt moment with disabled fan | Image: @SamarPa71046193/X

India and England are all set to clash against each other in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Jos Buttler and Co have reached the ‘city of joy’ and are expected to put up a strong effort against the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian side. England's practice session ahead of the IND vs ENG 1st T20I is going on in full swing and now they will be willing to start the T20I series against India with a win. On the other hand, India haven't done anything wrong in the T20I format over the past eight to nine months and are favourites to win the match. 

Besides all the cricketing action, Jos Buttler shared a heartfelt moment with a physically abled person sitting in a wheelchair. The person was enthusiastic Indian fan Dharamvir Pal and a specially abled Indian cricketer, who was always there to support the Indian team. Buttler interacted with Dharamvir which left him delighted. The English captain had a brief discussion with Dharamvir and at the end was given an autograph by Buttler which was surely a ‘cherry on the cake’ moment for him. 

Also Read: IND vs ENG 1st T20I: How Will Eden Gardens Pitch Behave?

Jos Buttler's Heartfelt Moment With Physically Abled Indian Fan

India And England Eye Comeback

England's recent form in the T20I format has been below average. The Jos Buttler-led side ended up levelling the T20I series against West Indies whereas lost the previous contest against Australia. On the other hand, the Indian team is like a wounded lion following consecutive Test series losses against New Zealand and Australia. 

Also Read: Comeback-man Shami In Focus As India Eye Fresh Start Against England

The English team has already announced its playing XI for the upcoming IND vs ENG 1st T20I. The three lions have made a surprising inclusion in the form of Ben Duckett set to open the innings along with Phil Salt. This will bring Jos Buttler at number who will be followed by Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell. The bowling consists of Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid. 

On the other hand, Team India have the back of brilliant players such as skipper Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson , Arshdeep Singh and many more. The series will be very important as ace pacer Mohammed Shami is making his return and he will be leading the attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah

Updated 17:31 IST, January 22nd 2025