India's predicted Playing XI for the first T20 against England

Fast bowlers

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvi will be keen to get back into top form

Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a mediocre IPL season, considering his own high standards, mainly due to injuries. However, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been a consistent performer for the Indian team. Bhuvi, who was only considered a new ball bowler, has improved tremendously in the death overs and has emerged as the leader of the bowling attack. The conditions in England are tailor-made for Bhuvi and he will look to make full use of the conditions.

Umesh Yadav

Yadav took two wickets against Ireland

With Jasprit Bumrah injured the Indian team management might look to play the experienced Umesh Yadav. Yadav has been hot and cold in the recent past, but his spectacular performance in the IPL might earn him a place in the playing XI. He troubled a lot of batsmen with his pace and ended up being RCB's highest wicket-taker. Even though he looked a bit wayward in the second T20 against Ireland, he seems to be the best option to replace Bumrah in the playing XI.