England have announced their playing 12 for the second T20I against India. They have made one change to the line-up while Jamie Smith has been added to the 12-man squad. Gus Atkinson who endured arguably the worst outing in the opening game has been dropped.

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy expressed excitement ahead of playing in front of his family in the second T20I against England in Chennai.

India vs England 2nd T20I Chennai Pitch Report, Weather Forecast: It is expected that Shami will feature in the second T20I, as the team management will want to assess his fitness ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy.

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

India's Strategy for the 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav Opts to Bowl First The first T20I of the five-match series between and England will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, January 22.

Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team is going one-on-one against Jos Buttler-led England side in the first T20I of the five-match series which is being played at the Eden Gardens. in Kolkata, on January 22 (Wednesday).