England suffered a seven-wicket defeat in first of five T20Is in series vs India; tourists were bowled out for 132 with Jos Buttlers 68 the highest score; white-ball assignments for England include tour of India,

To unburden his captain Jos Buttler and unlock his vast potential, Brendon McCullum has alleviated him of keeping wickets.

Brendon McCullum 's era as England's white-ball head coach gets underway in Kolkata on Wednesday, with a promise to carry over his Test team's focus on aggression and entertainment, both in their upcoming series against India and on into the Champions Trophy, and a faith that captain Jos Buttler' s "best years are yet to come".

Buttler emphasised that he was unfazed by the busy cricket calendar and was eager to take on the challenge of playing against India, a top side in their home conditions. With the Champions Trophy scheduled for February 19,

England's head coach Brendon McCullum embarks on a new era, emphasizing entertainment and success as he takes charge of the white-ball teams against India. With a strong bond with skipper Jos Buttler,

England begin their white-ball era under Brendon McCullum in a Twenty20 series against India beginning in Kolkata on Wednesday with the coach promising the same attacking brand of cricket that has been the hallmark of his coaching.