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"No Smog...": Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri Roast Harry Brook After Varun Chakravarthy Scalps England Star

England's Harry Brook gave a bizarre explanation ahead of 2nd T20I against India in Chennai. He said that due to smog in Kolkata, it was difficult to play the spin of Varun Chakravarthy. "But with the smog the other night, it was a lot harder to pick. Hopefully the air is a bit clearer here and we can see the ball a bit easier. Facing spin in T20 cricket is probably the hardest thing in the game, especially because I always get out trying to absolutely smack it," he said.

England Announce Playing XI For 2nd T20I vs India, Make One Change

Pacer Brydon Carse will replace Gus Atkinson in England's playing XI for the second T20I against India at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. The visitors made only one change in their side after suffering a crushing seven-wicket defeat in the series opener in Kolkata on Wednesday. Wicket-keeper Jamie Smith has also been added to the 12 player squad, England Cricket informed on X. In the first T20I, Atkinson had a miserable day in the middle as he conceded a staggering 38 runs in his two overs. He didn't finish his full quota of four overs as Abhishek Sharma's 34-ball 79 sealed the victory for India with 43 balls to spare.

England replace Atkinson with Carse for second T20 v India

CHENNAI : Brydon Carse will replace Gus Atkinson for England's second T20 International against India on Saturday while Jamie Smith has also been added to the squad.

Abhishek Sharma Overtakes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli For Big Record After Superb Knock vs England In 1st T20I

Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning performance in the first T20I against England on Wednesday, smashing a blistering 20-ball half-century while hitting the most sixes by an Indian in a T20I run chase, according to Wisden. The match, held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, saw India's spinners dominate the first innings, bundling England out for just 132. Varun Chakravarthy (3/23), and Axar Patel (2/22), kept England's batters under pressure, with only England skipper Jos Buttler offering resistance. Buttler played a lone hand with a 44-ball 68 before falling to Chakravarthy.

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.

No Mohammed Shami In Playing XI For 1st England T20I. Suryakumar Yadav Says "We Want To..."

India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl against England in the 1st T20I at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. However, there was a big surprise as far as India's playing XI is concerned with star pacer Mohammed Shami unable to make the cut. Shami, who last played for India in November 2023, was seen bowling in the nets ahead of toss, before Suryakumar delivered the shocking news. Speaking on India's playing XI, India skipper Suryakumar said that he wanted to stick to the strengths.

"Can Be Really Aggressive": Jos Buttler On England's Batting Depth Ahead Of India T20Is

A formidable batting lineup is the cornerstone of any successful international cricket team. Combine that with a coach who champions an aggressive approach and a squad where nearly every player boasts a first-class hundred and the ability to hit towering sixes, and England is a team capable of dismantling the strongest bowling attacks on their day. This depth in batting played a crucial role in England's historic triumphs at the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup. As they prepare for the T20I series against India and next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, England appears to be perfecting the same blueprint.

England's Playing XI vs India In 1st T20I: Major Warning By ECB - "Firepower With..."

England Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday announced their Playing Eleven of the first T20I match against India at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The first T20I match between England and India will be played on Wednesday at Eden Gardens at 7 pm IST. Phil Salt along with Ben Duckett will open for England in Kolkata. Salt will keep the wicket instead of skipper Jos Buttler in the first match of the 20-over series.

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"No Smog...": Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri Roast Harry Brook After Varun Chakravarthy Scalps England Star

England Announce Playing XI For 2nd T20I vs India, Make One Change

England replace Atkinson with Carse for second T20 v India

Abhishek Sharma Overtakes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli For Big Record After Superb Knock vs England In 1st T20I

India blitz England led by Abhishek's superb hitting

No Mohammed Shami In Playing XI For 1st England T20I. Suryakumar Yadav Says "We Want To..."

"Can Be Really Aggressive": Jos Buttler On England's Batting Depth Ahead Of India T20Is

England's Playing XI vs India In 1st T20I: Major Warning By ECB - "Firepower With..."