India opener Abhishek Sharma faced an injury scare ahead of the second T20I against England as he twisted his ankle during the catching drill at nets here on Friday. Subsequently, Abhishek was checked by team physiotherapist on the field before retreating to the dressing to give rest to his ankle.

India opener Abhishek Sharma twisted his ankle during the nets' session in Chennai in a massive injury scare for the hosts on the eve of the second T20I against England.

India's cricket opener Abhishek Sharma faced an ankle injury during practice before the second T20I against England. After medical attention, he remained in the dressing room, casting doubt on his participation.

Abhishek Sharma made a quickfire 79 in the first match in Kolkata where India scored a facile seven-wicket victory.

A blistering 79 (34) from Abhishek Sharma powered India to victory against England in the 1st T20I at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Abhishek attacked the star England bowlers as India chased down 133 in just 12.5 overs. He also added pivotal stands with Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma.

Abhishek Sharma put on a splendid job with the bat, scoring 79 off just 34 balls to help India gain a 1-0 lead in the T20I series against England.

Abhishek Sharma scored a 20-ball half-century as India beat England by seven wickets Wednesday in the first T20 of their five-match series. India's opener smacked five fours and eight sixes, scoring 79 off 34 balls,

Abhishek Sharma thanked captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir for providing him and other youngsters with the freedom.

Kolkata: Inspired bowling and a 34-ball 79 by opener Abhishek Sharma helped India to a crushing seven-wicket win over England in the first T20 international on Wednesday. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh shared five wickets between them as India bowled out England for 132 after the hosts elected to field first in Kolkata.