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,

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.

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 on Tuesday said having partners and children on long overseas assignments is "really important"

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.

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.

Jos Buttler's England side have named their Playing 11 for the first T20I match against India at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday.

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

India take on England in the 2nd T20I match on Saturday in Chennai. Here are the key player battles that are worth watching out from the IND Vs ENG 2nd T20I cricket match

Despite England's loss, Jos Buttler shines by equaling a significant world record in the first T20I against India. Details inside

Despite England's loss, Jos Buttler shines by equaling a significant world record in the first T20I against India. Details inside