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.

The Indian cricket team has been jolted by an injury scare ahead of the second T20I against England. Star opener Abhishek Sharma twisted his ankle during a training session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The incident happened on Friday when he was involved in a catching drill, PTI reported.

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

India ride on Abhishek Sharma's 34-ball 79 and a clinical display from bowlers as the hosts beat England by 7 wickets in the first T20I. India take 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma twisted his ankle during the net session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai ahead of the second T20I against England on Saturday, January 25. The southpaw suffered the injury scare while performing a catching drill on the eve of the encounter.

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 133 for 3 (Abhishek 79, Archer 2-21) beat England 132 (Buttler 68, Varun 3-23, Arshdeep 2-17, Axar 2-22, Hardik 2-42) by seven wickets India brutally cast aside England in the first T20I at Eden Gardens,

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