Harry Brook was brutally roasted for his “smog” comment as he once again lost his wicket to Varun Chakravarthy in the 2nd T20I against England.

England's Harry Brook gave a peculiar explanation ahead of the 2nd IND vs ENG T20I in Chennai, attributing his struggles against Varun Chakravarthy in the first T20I to the city's smog, saying that it made the ball harder to spot.

Harry Brook suggested that it was difficult to read the Indian spinners in Kolkata's smog in the first T20I on Wednesday, however, the England vice-captain got out in a similar fashion in the second game as well in Chennai where the air was much clearer.

England are missing the presence of young Jacob Bethell, who is not playing due to illness. Jamie Smith has come in to replace Bethell, which marks his T20I debut for England. Brydon Carse is another debutant for the Three Lions, replacing Gus Atkinson.

Harry Brook, England's vice-captain, says that his team's hopes of combatting India's spin bowlers in the first T20I were hampered by an unusual but familiar foe to English touring sides - a thick layer of smog hanging over the ground in Kolkata.

Harry Brook looked uncomfortable against the spin when spinners were operating and lost his wicket to Varun Chakravarthy.