After two tough World Cups and now with a new white-ball coach, England come into the series with a number of new players in their roster

England begin their white-ball era under Brendon McCullum in a Twenty20 series against India beginning in Kolkata on Wednesday with the coach promising the same attacking brand of cricket that has been the hallmark of his coaching.

Attacking batting, new-ball strength and all-round prowess - what to expect from a Brendon McCullum white-ball team before his first series with England.

India vs England 1st T20 Match Live Cricket Score and Updates: The return of Mohammed Shami will bolster the Indian team as he is making a comeback after a long gap of 430 days.

The 1st T20 match between India and England is set for January 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Mohammed Shami is expected to return after injury. India, under Suryakumar Yadav, aim to continue its strong form.

The series will start at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata - a venue where haven't lost a T20I since 2011. The last time these two teams faced each other was in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup in 2024 where India beat England by a comprehensive 68 runs.