US EditionBrook blames smog for England's struggle against Indian spinners in Kolkata T20I
- Harry Brook believes Kolkata's smog affected England's performance against Indian spinners, admitting he struggles with spin in T20s.
- India's spin trio of Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, and Axar Patel achieved impressive bowling figures against England.
- Brook has been named vice-captain of the white-ball team, informed by head coach Brendon McCullum via text.
- Umpiring decisions in the Ranji Trophy faced criticism, with Shreyas Iyer surviving a caught-behind appeal during a match.
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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…
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 …
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