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India thrash England as white-ball era gets off to poor start under Brendon McCullum

Heavy defeat to world champions exposes familiar frailties

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025

Abhishek Sharma pummels England as India romp to victory in first T20

Brendon McCullum’s first game in charge of the England white-ball side ended in defeat as Abhishek Sharma’s 79 from 34 balls helped India to a handsome win

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025

Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh star as India bowl out England for 132 in first T20I

NEW DELHI: Varun Chakravarthy delivered an outstanding performance, claiming 3/23 as India's bowling unit dismantled England for 132 in the first T20I at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jan 22, 2025

India vs England T20 series 2025: Schedule, squads, venue and everything you need to know

NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated India vs England series kicks off at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, January 22, marking the beginning of a five-match T20I contest between two evenly matched sides. This white-ball series, which also includes three ODIs, serves as a crucial preparatory ground for both teams…

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2025

'We lack left-handed batters': Ravichandran Ashwin questions India's ICC Champions Trophy squad composition

NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns about the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to start from February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. He pointed out the lack of left-handed batters in the top seven and the absence of a reliable No. 8…

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2025

1st T20I: India eye fresh start against England with focus on Mohammed Shami

NEW DELHI: When the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 team plays an evenly matched England in a five-match series beginning in Kolkata on Wednesday, fans will be closely watching fit-again pacer Mohammed Shami's return as they try to make up for the recent Test disasters that have caused a great deal…

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2025

India aim to counter England with flexibility in the middle-order

KOLKATA: 'Flexibility' seems to be the key word for India in the T20I set-up, according to new vice-captain Axar Patel. The spin-bowling allrounder, who himself has been used as a floater in the batting order, said except the opening duo, all the batters have been asked to stay ready to…

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2025

India vs England – T20 series: Match schedule, squads, head-to-head, venues

World champions India look to experiment and rebuild for the 2026 World Cup as they host England in a five-match series.

Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2025

I don't need to prove anything to anyone: Axar Patel

NEW DELHI: Axar Patel, a spin-bowling all-rounder often seen as a potential long-term replacement for veteran Ravindra Jadeja, is well aware of the opportunities that could arise as Indian cricket transitions into a new era.

The Times of India · Jan 20, 2025

'Everyone has been told to be flexible': Axar Patel on Team India batting positions

NEW DELHI: While outlining the team's approach ahead of the five-match series against England, new vice-captain Axar Patel stated on Monday that the batting order that follows will consist of "multiple floaters" and that openers are the only players in the Indian T20 lineup with a set spot.

The Times of India · Jan 20, 2025