India seal T20 series win but Gleeson shines on England debut

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Second T2o: India, 170-8, bt England, 121, by 49 runsIndia’s bowlers run through hosts at EdgbastonNot even a memorable debut for Richard Gleeson could change the script for England in the second Twenty20 international as another sparkling performance from India’s bowlers wrapped up a series victory with a game to spare.Gleeson, the 34-year-old Lancashire quick, announced his late arrival on the world stage with figures of three for 15 from four overs including a holy trinity of victims in Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli. Along with four wickets for Chris Jordan, it helped restrict India to 170 for eight and what appeared a chaseable target. Continue reading...

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