England's vice-captain cites smog in Kolkata as a significant challenge in reading Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who played a key role in their defeat by taking three wickets. He expects clearer conditions in Chennai for the second T20I,

The star was checked by team physiotherapist on the field before retreating to the dressing room to give rest to his ankle

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.

Tilak Varma occupied the crease for a brief time and guided India to victory with a composed knock of 19 runs. It remains to be seen whether he would be pushed to No. 3, owing to his success in that position against South Africa.

Following a one-sided series opener, India and England will lock horns in the 2nd T20I at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on January 25 (Saturday). The hosts took a 1-0 lead in Kolkata by chasing down 133 inside 13 overs. Meanwhile, the Jos Buttler -led side eyes a strong comeback at Chepauk.

Follow live coverage of India vs England from the England in India 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

The action will now move to Chennai, where the Men in Blue haven't played a T20I since 2018 - which is also the last time that the venue hosted a T20I of any kind. In the first T20I, India