Sussex all-rounder James Coles has received his first England call-up for the upcoming T20 series against India, despite never playing international cricket. The 22-year-old earned selection after scoring a remarkable 224 not out against Glamorgan in the County Championship, adding to his strong T20 Blast record of 397 runs at 33 and 10 wickets.

Harry Brook will captain the side across five matches from July 1-11, keeping the role despite losing out on Test captaincy to Ben Stokes for the New Zealand series. Brook's leadership comes as England rebuilds following their T20 World Cup semi-final defeat to India, where Ben Duckett featured but misses this squad.

Coles commanded a £390,000 price tag from London Spirit in The Hundred auction, reflecting his growing reputation. Selector Marcus North backed the decision, calling Coles an exciting addition who earned his place through consistent performances. The expanded squad accounts for the tight turnaround from the New Zealand Tests.

England face India in a five-match series starting at Chester-le-Street, potentially encountering 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker return while Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton miss out through injury, giving opportunities to emerging talent in a crucial rebuilding phase.