England's cricket captain Jos Buttler has made history by equalling a major world record in the first T20I of the five-match series against India. Though England lost at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Buttler was the star performer. He scored 68 runs off 44 balls in the first innings, registering his fifth T20I half-century against India.

Jos Buttler won hearts in Kolkata by signing a bat for specially abled Indian fan Dharamveer Pal, ahead of England’s T20I opener against India, showcasing his connection with fans off the field.

England were bundled out for just 132 with Jos Buttlers 68 the highest score; Indias Varun Chakravarthy took a three-for; Jofra Archer struck twice in one over but hosts dominated, reaching the target in 12.

England captain Jos Buttler acknowledged his team's inability to effectively counter India's spin attack in the first T20I, leading to a seven-wicket defeat. He emphasized the need for individual players to develop strategies against spin and highlighted the importance of adaptability for the upcoming match in Chennai.

Only Buttler, with 68 off 44 balls, emerged with credit before India overhauled their target with seven wickets and 7.1 overs to spare.

Skipper Jos Buttler was lone warrior for England in the 1st T20I against India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Buttler's half-century kept England afloat after they were down to 83/5 at one stage. While Buttler was the only Englishman to score 20-plus runs, only two other batters scored in double-figures.

England embark on a new era in white ball cricket as Brendon McCullum takes the reins at the start of the T20 series against India Already coach of England’s Test team, McCullum has assumed duties in the shorter format and will hope to form a winning partnership with captain Jos Buttler,

Jos Buttler dissects England's performance after 1st T20I loss (Photo Source - Sky Sports) were no match for India in the recently-concluded first T20I of the five-match series. They could not make the most of the conditions after being sent in to bat,