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India v England: Tymal Mills sees his future in T20 cricket after taking first international wicket

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Tymal Mills reflects on taking his first international wicket in England's opening T20I win

Tymal Mills took a first international wicket for England in his second game and the first T20 international of the three-match series against India.

England secured a convincing seven-wicket win in Kanpur to take a 1-0 lead in the series, with Mills (1-27) a key part of an exceptionally disciplined bowling performance by the visitors as they restricted India to only 147 on a good batting wicket.

Despite his impressive display, Mills is remaining cautious over his ability to play in any format other than T20 cricket.

"I feel really good," said the Sussex speedster. "It was nice to get my first international wicket, and hopefully there's a few more to come.

England bowler Tymal Mills (R) celebrates with his teammates after he dismissed India batsman Hardik Pandya during the first T20 match between India and En
Image: Tymal Mills (R) celebrates with his teammates after taking his first international wicket in the first T20I agianst India

"I've felt in good nick - I got a couple of Big Bash games in before flying over here - so it was nice to come straight into the side, take the new ball and help the boys win.

"It has been a tough couple of years for me injury wise, but a really good last six months. I've found a nice routine for myself, playing regular cricket.

"I haven't played a 50-over game for almost two years, so it would take a bit of time to build up to that and as I say, at the moment I'm staying fit, I'm staying strong.

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"I'm happy with how I'm bowling, happy with how my body is and I don't really want to jeopardise that again.

"You never know what can happen down the line, I'm only 24 now. But for now, I want to keep enjoying my cricket, and hopefully playing lots more T20s."

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As well as the remaining two T20s on England's tour, Mills has the chance to play plenty more of the game's shortest format after putting himself forward for the upcoming IPL auction.

"I'm in the auction, so I'll be watching keenly whenever that is in the next few weeks," Mills added. "Plus, I go from here to Dubai for the Pakistan Super League after this series.

"But I just have to keep focussing on playing well out here for England, then these opportunities will take care of themselves."

Watch the second T20 international between India and England in Nagpur, live on Sky Sports 2 from 1pm on Sunday.

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