T20 result and latest cricket reaction as Sharma blasts hosts to victory - England face the world champions in Brendon McCullum’s first match in charge of the white-ball side

England kick off their first white-ball series against India in three years today in Kolkata, with head coach Brendon McCullum looking to mould his side ahead of next month's Champions Trophy.  The fall out from England's disappointing performance at last year's T20 World Cup saw McCullum take charge of the limited-overs squad,

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

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The first clash of the 5-match series between England and India will take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. IND vs ENG, 1st T20I Live Score: After an exciting period of Test cricket over the last six months,

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India vs England (Ind vs Eng) 1st T20, Live cricket score and Updates | India is all set to take on England in the first T20 match in Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Get a ball by ball update here.

England begin their white-ball era under Brendon McCullum in a Twenty20 series against India beginning in Kolkata on Wednesday with the coach promising the same attacking brand of cricket that has been the hallmark of his coaching.

Jos Buttler can spend hours practising his smile in the mirror. But unless his team-mates can learn how to counter spin, that weary frown will return, and Brendon McCullum’s spell in charge of this team will go no better than what came before.