In Bumrah's absence, Mohammed Shami makes a return to the Indian team after over a year on the sidelines due to a knee injury sustained during the 50-over World Cup final in November 2023. The T20I squad will be captained by Suryakumar Yadav and features players like Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya.
Key players such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have retired from T20 cricket, are expected to return for the ODI series against England ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will take place in Pakistan and Dubai.
Additionally, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has implemented new regulations regarding player travel and family presence during tours. The previous arrangement of separate travel for senior players and their families has been revoked, and families are now allowed to accompany players for only two weeks on a 45-day tour.
There are also ongoing discussions about introducing a performance-based variable pay structure for Indian cricketers, aimed at enhancing accountability, particularly in Test cricket, following India's recent struggles in the format.
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