England suffered a seven-wicket defeat in first of five T20Is in series vs India; tourists were bowled out for 132 with Jos Buttlers 68 the highest score; white-ball assignments for England include tour of India,

With India looking to double their lead in the series, the second T20I promises to be an exciting contest, especially with the spin-friendly pitch in Chennai likely to bring another challenge for both

However, England's powerful T20I squad will be a tough hurdle for India. The likes of Buttler, Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone with the bat, and a bowling attack led by Jofra Archer, is expected to give India a good run for their money.

England captain Jos Buttler attributed the crushing seven-wicket defeat against India in the first T20 International here to his batters' inability to "impose the game" when faced with quality spin bowling.

England captain Jos Buttler on Tuesday said having partners and children on long overseas assignments is "really important"

Skipper Jos Buttler was lone warrior for England in the 1st T20I against India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Buttler's half-century kept England afloat after they were down to 83/5 at one stage. While Buttler was the only Englishman to score 20-plus runs, only two other batters scored in double-figures.

India has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the series-opening T20 against England's cricketers in Kolkata.

England's cricket captain Jos Buttler has made history by equalling a major world record in the first T20I of the five-match series against India. Though England lost at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Buttler was the star performer. He scored 68 runs off 44 balls in the first innings, registering his fifth T20I half-century against India.

Pacer Brydon Carse will replace Gus Atkinson in England's playing XI for the second T20I against India at MA Chidambaram Stadium here 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.

England's batter Harry Brook emphasizes the need for his team to pressure India to even the T20I series after their loss in Kolkata. He praised Jos Buttler's performance and aims to contribute significantly in the upcoming matches,

India (IND) and England (ENG) are set to continue their ongoing T20I series with the second T20I at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, January 25. The hosts won the first T20I of the series by seven wickets in Kolkata and are leading 1-0.