Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, pace bowlers Brydon Carse and Saqib Mahmood, as well as leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed are the players to miss out on a place in McCullum’s first XI.
Duckett’s promotion means England return to the opening partnership used in the ODI series against Australia in September.
Duckett missed the white-ball tour to West Indies in November because of his Test commitments and Salt opened with Surrey batter Will Jacks, who was left out of the squad to tour India.
Salt will continue to keep wicket against India with captain Jos Buttler leading from the field.
Gus Atkinson has been selected for his first white-ball matches since 2023 on the back of a stellar debut year in Test cricket where he took 52 wickets in 11 matches in 2024.
He has previously played three T20s and nine ODIs.
Spin-bowling all-rounder Jacob Bethell also retains his place after a breakthrough winter.
He impressed in the under-strength England side on his debut tour of West Indies and then scored fifties in each of his first three Tests in New Zealand before Christmas.
“All credit to him [Bethell],” Buttler said. “He has done incredibly well coming into international cricket.
“He has a good head on his shoulders and has the game for it.
“It was fantastic to watch him in New Zealand. He has been playing really well and this is a new challenge for him and one I know he is excited for.”
McCullum’s arrival comes as England begin preparations for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next month. The next T20 World Cup is also in India and Sri Lanka next year.
“It is not a new set up because Baz [McCullum] has been around for a while and there are a lot of players in this squad that have been with him the Test set up,” added Buttler.
“I am looking forward to building that relationship. It is going to be a great series against a really top side in their own conditions.”
India are the current T20 world champions but have named a youthful squad for the T20 series. Experienced fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is injured and will miss the series.
England’s fast bowler Mark Wood is set to make his comeback in the first T20 match against India after recovering from a shoulder injury. Wood, known for his pace and aggression, will be a crucial asset for the England team as they take on the formidable Indian side.
The 31-year-old has been out of action for the past few months but has worked hard on his rehabilitation to make a strong return to the team. His ability to bowl at speeds of over 90 mph will add a new dimension to England’s bowling attack and provide a much-needed boost to their chances against the in-form Indian batsmen.
Wood’s return will be a huge morale booster for the England team, who will be looking to make a statement in the T20 series against India. His presence will add depth and firepower to the bowling unit, which will be crucial in containing the powerful Indian batting lineup.
Fans will be eagerly anticipating Wood’s comeback and will be hoping that he can make a big impact in the upcoming matches. With his fiery pace and aggressive style of bowling, Wood will be a key player to watch out for in the England vs India T20 series.
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