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.

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

Jamie Smith could make England T20 debut on Saturday with Jacob Bethell battling illness; Brydon Carse confirmed to replace Gus Atkinson for second T20 against India; England beaten by seven wickets in first game of five-match series on Wednesday.

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

England's heaviest defeats in terms of balls remaining in T20Is: Not making excuses but lots of Indian mis-hits have landed safely so the score might have been less one sided had we been luckier in that regard. A top-edge pull from Tilak Varma off Mark Wood flies past Phil Salt. India have won by seven wickets with a whopping 43 balls to spare.

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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.

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