Kolkata Smog Hampers England's Spin Challenge in First T20I Against India
2025-01-24
ESPN.com
England vice-captain Harry Brook blamed the thick Kolkata smog for his team's struggles against India's spin bowlers in the first T20I. The smog, a familiar foe for English touring sides, hampered England's hopes of combatting the Indian spin attack. With visibility reduced, the English batsmen found it challenging to tackle the spinners, giving India an upper hand. Popular cricket tournaments like the ICC T20 World Cup often face such challenges, highlighting the importance of adapting to different conditions. England will look to bounce back in the next match, hoping for clearer skies and a better performance against India's spin bowling
