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.
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Jos Buttler Wins Hearts, Takes Autograph From Differently-Abled India Cricketer Ahead Of 1st T20I. Watch
Ahead of the first T20I between India and England, a video of England captain Jos Buttler has gone viral. In the video, Buttler has been filmed taking an autograph from an Indian cricketer. However, it isn't the autograph of anyone he will be facing in the series, but that of specially-abled cricketer Dharamveer Pal. The latter regularly visits senior India cricket games, and plays cricket on a wheelchair. Recently, India were also crowned winners of the Physical Disability Champions Trophy.
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.
India vs England LIVE Streaming, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch
India vs England 1st T20I LIVE Streaming: Team India take on England in the first match of the five-match T20I series. India have enjoyed good form in the shortest format of the game, and will be pinning their hopes on an exciting batting order, headed by the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India will also have a new member in the leadership group in the form of vice-captain Axar Patel. England boasts a powerful T20I team, headlined by opening pair Jos Buttler and Phil Salt. India had won 2-1 the last time the two teams squared off in a T20I series.
India vs England LIVE Score, 1st T20I: Focus On Mohammed Shami's Fitness, Playing XI As India Take On England
India vs England LIVE Updates: Pacer Mohammed Shami is set to make his India comeback after 14-months as the hosts take on England in the first T20I of a five-match series at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Shami, who last played for India in November 2023, is hoping to regain full fitness ahead of next month's all-important Champions Trophy.
"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.
"Loaded Question": Team India Gears Up For Reduced Time With Family After BCCI Diktat, Jos Buttler Gives Blunt Take
As Indian players gear up for reduced time with families during lengthy tours abroad owing to a BCCI diktat, England captain Jos Buttler on Tuesday said having partners and children on long overseas assignments is "really important" and does not affect the game "too much". Limited time with family members on tours was a contentious clause in the BCCI's recently-circulated 10-point disciplinary policy for players. India's Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma has already voiced his apprehension with the clause that allows families no more than two weeks on tours exceeding 45 days.
"It Hurts To...": Suryakumar Yadav Breaks Silence On Champions Trophy 2025 Snub From Team India Squad
Explosive batter and T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday said he has accepted his exclusion from the Champions Trophy squad but what hurts him more is that he could not perform well in the ODI format and the ones chosen for the ICC event deserve to be on the team. The selectors ignored Suryakumar for the 15-member CT squad but he remains in-charge of the side that will take on Jos Buttler's England in the five-match T20I series beginning here Wednesday.