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 has established himself as India’s frontline opener in the shortest version and further cemented his place with a 34-ball 79 to power India to a seven-wicket win in the first of the five-match T20I series against England at the Eden Gardens here on yesterday.

Abhishek Sharma deserves a longer rope in the T20I side, said spinner Piyush Chawla after the batter's incredible 79-run knock against England. Abhishek lit up the Eden Gardens in the 1st T20I match vs England and scored a match winning innings laced with 8 sixes and 5 boundaries.

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 twisted his ankle during training at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. He is now doubtful for the 2nd T20I against England.

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,