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2nd T20I: India Keep An Eye On Mohammed Shami's Fitness, Look To Extend Lead Against England

Unruffled by the lingering fitness concerns surrounding Mohammed Shami, the well-oiled machine that is India's T20 team will be eyeing an encore of its opening game performance against a stunned England in the second game of a five-match series in Chennai on Saturday. India lead the rubber 1-0 after a facile seven-wicket victory at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The hosts would certainly want to see Shami in action but his inclusion in the eleven, as things stand now, will depend on further evaluation of his fitness.

Not Just Captain, I Want To Be A Leader: Suryakumar Yadav

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav does not want to be just a captain but a leader of the group. He reflected on his thoughts before the second T20I against England in Chennai. Suryakumar-led India defeated England by seven wickets in the series opener at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The home side took an early 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. "I feel I don't just want to be a captain; I want to be a leader. If we want to achieve something as a group, everyone has to be on the same page. These are the small things I keep telling them - the basics, good habits to follow on the ground and off the field. And when you step onto the ground, just leave your body and enjoy what's happening," Suryakumar said on Hotstar's special show 'Superstars'.

Gautam Gambhir Faces Brutal 'Abuse' Allegations: "Nobody Should Use Such Words"

The strained relationship between Gautam Gambhir and Manoj Tiwary is no secret. Tiwary has taken aim at the Indian cricket team head coach multiple teams in the recent past and in a recent interview, he once again accused him of using 'abuse and threat'. Tiwary recalled an argument during their Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) days which almost resulted in a physical altercation. He recalled that they were having a heated conversation which was ultimately stopped by then bowling coach Wasim Akram.

"I Am Going To Thrash You...": Gautam Gambhir Accused Of 'Verbal Abuse, Giving Threat' By Ex-Teammate

Gautam Gambhir and Manoj Tiwary - it's safe to say that the history that these two former India players share is not nice. The two have often clashed on ground and recently Tiwary, a former India and Bengal batter, called him a 'hypocrite coach' . The two played for Kolkata Knight Riders and had a fight there too. During the 2015 Ranji Trophy, the duo clashed on field during a Delhi vs Bengal match and things turned ugly. Manoj Tiwary revisited all those events and claimed that Gambhir targeted him unnecessarily.

Under Pressure Gautam Gambhir's 'Team Environment' Highlighted Again. This Time By 24-Year-Old Star

The jury is still out on his coaching methodology as far as traditional formats are concerned but India's young T20 stars, including opener Abhishek Sharma gave a thumbs up to embattled Gautam Gambhir after the hosts blitzed past England by seven wickets in the opening match here on Wednesday. The 24-year-old struck 79 off just 34 balls to help India chase down a small target of 133 in just 12.5 overs at the Eden Gardens. "I wanted to express myself but special mention to captain (Suryakumar Yadav) and coach (Gambhir), the freedom they have given us as youngsters is tremendous," Abhishek said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

1st T20I: Abhishek Sharma's Blazing Fifty Powers India To Emphatic Win vs England

Abhishek Sharma smashed a blistering 34-ball-79 in an exhibition of breathtaking power-hitting on the back of a disciplined bowling effort, as India outplayed England by seven wickets in the first T20I in Kolkata on Wednesday. India now lead the five-match series 1-0. On a day when Gautam Gambhir's coaching set-up made headlines by delaying Mohammed Shami's much-anticipated return to international cricket, India bundled out England for a paltry 132 at Eden Gardens, where the average first-innings score is around 195.

India blitz England led by Abhishek's superb hitting

KOLKATA : Opener Abhishek Sharma's sensational power-hitting secured India's comprehensive seven-wicket victory against England in the opening T20 International at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

India Star Sent Warning, England T20Is "Final Opportunity" To Cement Future

It is certainly a transitioning time for hosts India as they adjust to life without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who retired from the shortest format after the 2024 T20 WC victory. Abhishek Sharma is one of the few players on the shortlist of replacements but has failed to show consistency in his brief tenure with the national team. The left-handed top-order batter is known for his ability to hit all parts of the ground. This prowess was on full display when he scored a blistering century off 47 deliveries in the second T20I vs Zimbabwe in July 2024.

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2nd T20I: India Keep An Eye On Mohammed Shami's Fitness, Look To Extend Lead Against England

Not Just Captain, I Want To Be A Leader: Suryakumar Yadav

Gautam Gambhir Faces Brutal 'Abuse' Allegations: "Nobody Should Use Such Words"

"I Am Going To Thrash You...": Gautam Gambhir Accused Of 'Verbal Abuse, Giving Threat' By Ex-Teammate

Under Pressure Gautam Gambhir's 'Team Environment' Highlighted Again. This Time By 24-Year-Old Star

1st T20I: Abhishek Sharma's Blazing Fifty Powers India To Emphatic Win vs England

India blitz England led by Abhishek's superb hitting

India Star Sent Warning, England T20Is "Final Opportunity" To Cement Future