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. Atkinson bled 38 runs in his two wicketless overs in the series opener in Kolkata where India cruised to a seven-wicket victory with more than seven overs to spare.

Brydon Carse replaces Gus Atkinson in England squad for second T20 with India after resounding defeat in opener.

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.

England replace Gus Atkinson with fellow pace bowler Brydon Carse for the second T20 against India in Chennai on Saturday.

The England team has announced changes to their lineup for the upcoming second T20I in Chennai. The visitors will want to make a comeback after the disappointing loss in Kolkata where they lost by seven wickets.