James Coles earns first England call-up for T20 series against India
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:16 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
James Coles has received his first call-up to the England T20 squad for the upcoming series against India next month. The 22-year-old all-rounder, who has been a standout performer for Sussex, will join an expanded 17-man squad. England anticipates rotation as the series follows closely after the Test series against New Zealand. Harry Brook will captain the T20 side, which features several players also participating in the Test match. National selector Marcus North praised Coles' recent performances for England Lions and in various T20 competitions.
- •Coles has performed well for Sussex in the Vitality Blast.
- •The T20 series starts shortly after the Test series against New Zealand.
- •Harry Brook will lead the 17-man squad.
- •Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton are unavailable due to injuries.
- •Ben Duckett is omitted from the squad.
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Sussex all-rounder James Coles gets first England call-up for T20 series against India
- 4:12 PMBBC Sport — Uncapped Coles picked for England T20 squad
"All-rounder James Coles has been called up by England for the first time after being named in the 17-man squad for the T20I series against India.
"Sussex all-rounder James Coles is called up by England for their T20 series against India.
"England have named their T20 squad for next month’s series against India
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 4:16 PMSussex all-rounder James Coles gets first England call-up for T20 series against India
England have named their T20 squad for next month’s series against India
- BBC SportJun 22, 2026, 4:12 PMUncapped Coles picked for England T20 squad
Sussex all-rounder James Coles is called up by England for their T20 series against India.
- Sky Sports—Coles earns first England call-up for India T20 series
All-rounder James Coles has been called up by England for the first time after being named in the 17-man squad for the T20I series against India.
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