Harry Brook faces wrath for blaming Kolkata smog

Harry Brook faces wrath for blaming Kolkata smog as biggest reason for England's failure against Varun Chakaravarthy
Harry Brook was trolled for saying that the Kolkata smog was one of the biggest reasons why England failed to pick India's Varun Chakarvarthy from his hand.
Harry Brook blames Kolkata smog for England's spin difficulties
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 blames smog for trouble against spinners in Kolkata, says 'Hopefully, the air is a bit clearer here'
Harry Brook looked uncomfortable against the spin when spinners were operating and lost his wicket to Varun Chakravarthy.
'..And You're Playing For Delhi Capitals In IPL 2025': Netizens TROLL Harry Brook For Blaming Kolkata Smog For England's Spin Woes
After losing the opening match of the T20I at Eden Gardens, England will face India in Chennai on Saturday in the second T20I match. While the visitors will look to level the series, the Men in Blue will look to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Brook blames smog for England's struggle against Indian spinners in Kolkata T20I
Ahead of the second T20I against India, England batter and vice-captain Harry Brook placed blame on smog for his team's struggles against spin bowling, particularly Varun Chakravarthy during their loss in the first T20I at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
Harry Brook blames 'smog' for 1st T20I failure, hopes for 'clearer air' in Chennai: 'Hopefully we can see ball easier'
England’s Harry Brook has acknowledged the challenges he faced against spin in the first T20I against India, but also pointed to the “smog” in Kolkata as a factor in England’s underwhelming batting performance during their seven-wicket defeat.

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