Brook blames smog for England's struggle against Indian spinners in Kolkata T20I

IND vs ENG, 2nd T20I: Deflated England set for another trial by spin in Chennai

India vs England, 2nd T20I preview: After struggling against spin in Kolkata, England face another stern test in Chennai, known for its spin-friendly conditions. India are sweating over the fitness of opener Abhishek Sharma, who twisted his ankle during training on Friday.

Harry Brook blames Kolkata smog after England’s defeat to India in first T20I

India defeated England by seven wickets in the first T20I of the five-match series at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The visitors were asked to bat first but the Jos Buttler-led side failed to make an impact in the powerplay. Pacer Arshdeep Singh dismissed Phil Salt in the opening over and Ben Duckett in his next, putting the Three Lions on the back foot immediately. Captain Buttler tried to rescue, scoring 68 runs off 44 deliveries but it wasn’t enou…

India's Chakaravarthy out to spin more woe for England

India's spin tormentor Varun Chakaravarthy is happy for England to keep attacking his mystery bowling after bewitching them in the first T20 international.

Harry Brook Blames Smog in Kolkata for England's Struggle Against Indian Spinners During IND vs ENG 1st T20I 2025, Says 'It Was A Lot Harder to Pick'

Speaking during the press conference ahead of the match, Brook, who was dismissed by Varun for 14-ball 17, praised the Indian and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mystery spinner and said that his bowling was hard to pick up due to smog at Kolkata. Harry Brook Blames Smog in Kolkata for England's Struggle Against Indian Spinners During IND vs ENG 1st T20I 2025, Says 'It Was A Lot Harder to Pick'.

Brook blames smog for England's struggle against Indian spinners in Kolkata T20I

After struggling against spin at Kolkata, England could be up for a bigger challenge against the spin bowling trio of Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi at spin-friendly Chepauk Stadium in Chennai during the second T20I against England. Under their new head coach Brendon McCullum, the Three Lions would be desperate to replicate the attacking and positive 'Bazball' approach to cricket which gave team success in Tests under captaincy …

Jammu And Kashmir Captain's Swipe At Umpires After Mumbai's Fightback: "Going On For Years"

On Day 2, ICC elite panel discard Sundaram Ravi couldn't hear a loud nick off Shreyas Iyer's edge when it was heard by one and all and later shown on replays.