England suffered a seven-wicket defeat in first of five T20Is in series vs India; tourists were bowled out for 132 with Jos Buttlers 68 the highest score; white-ball assignments for England include tour of India,

England captain Jos Buttler began the Brendon McCullum era with a solid and fighting fifty in the first T20I against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

In the battle of heavyweights where a high-scoring run-fest looked destined, English batters came under the weather. Indias perfectly executed plan quickly overwhelmed Englands established stars in the T20I format.

To unburden his captain Jos Buttler and unlock his vast potential, Brendon McCullum has alleviated him of keeping wickets.

England's head coach Brendon McCullum embarks on a new era, emphasizing entertainment and success as he takes charge of the white-ball teams against India. With a strong bond with skipper Jos Buttler,

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.

England's new white-ball era under Brendon McCullum began on a bum note as India drew first blood in the five-match T20 series with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in Kolkata. McCullum has urged England to be "really watchable" under his stewardship as all-format head coach but only Jos Buttler got the memo as his 68 off 44 balls was over half of England's subpar 132 all out.

England's new era under head coach Brendon McCullum began with a crushing defeat as India dominated the first T20 international in Kolkata, winning by seven wickets with 43 balls to spare. The visitors were bowled out for just 132,