It was a disappointing start for England's new white-ball coach McCullum, who was previously only in charge of the Test side

Indian Premier League ( IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), on Wednesday was shown no mercy by fans on social media as three of their newest recruits for the 2025 edition of the tournament incurred a horror fate during the 1st T20I match between India and England in Kolkata.

The first match of the five-match T20 series between India and England is being held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Team India, under captain Suryakumar Yadav, has displayed commendable form in recent matches.

The Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India is all set to lock horns with England for the first T20I which is underway at the Eden Gardens. The T20I series between India and England will witness five matches being played at different venues.

India's T20 team showed it was unaffected by the ailments afflicting the longer-format sides as the reigning world champions completed a comprehensive seven-wicket win in the first T20 against England in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Abhishek Sharma's explosive knock of 79 runs off just 34 balls dismantled England's bowling attack, guiding India to a dominant victory. Chasing the 132-run target with ease, India wrapped up the match in under 13 overs with 7 wickets in hand.

The second leg of the Indian international season got underway against England in the form of a T20I series. The teams clashed with each other in the first match of the five-match series at the Eden Gardens,