Abhishek Sharma's rapid 59 and Shreyas Iyer's steady 68 offered India a glimmer of hope in their T20I opener against England. Despite a rain-abandoned match, their strong batting display, posting 189/7, marked a significant improvement. The duo's partnership and Sharma's quickfire fifty provided a much-needed boost after recent batting struggles, setting a competitive target before the weather intervened.

Weather could once again become a major talking point as India begin their T20I series against England, much like it did during the recent tour of Ireland. | Cricket

India faces a stern test against England in the opening T20I at Chester-le-Street, aiming to rebound from a surprising series loss to Ireland. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the Men in…