India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Monday confirmed that pacer Mohammed Shami is fully fit. But will he play the 3rd T20I against England?

India captain Suryakumar Yadav was delighted after seeing Tilak Varma take "responsibility" and deliver a match-winning performance that steered the hosts to victory.

Mohammed Shami's return to the India squad has been a major point of interest in the series against England. Although he's fit, his match participation is pending a strategic decision by coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav,

Suryakumar Yadav has been in charge of the Indian T20I team after the T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma retired from the shortest international format. Surya has not had the best of the times with the bat after assuming the full-time leadership role.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav will be expected to get back to his belligerent best after a prolonged lean run when his uber-aggressive unit takes on a struggling England in the third T20 International,

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl in the second T20 International against England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. India made two changes to the side, bringing in Washington Sundar and Dhruv Jurel in place of the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh.

Following a one-sided series opener, India and England lock horns in the 2nd T20I at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. The hosts took a 1-0 lead in Kolkata by chasing down 133 inside 13 overs. Meanwhile, the Jos Buttler-led side eyes a strong comeback at Chepauk.

There was a big surprise as far as India's playing XI is concerned with star pacer Mohammed Shami unable to make the cut.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav praised his team's all-round performance after their seven-wicket victory over England in the first T20I. India's bowle

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed concerns over Suryakumar Yadav 's recent form as India prepares for the second T20I against England. The match is set to take place on January 25 in Chennai. Chopra stressed that a captain's poor run can add a lot of pressure, referring to Rohit Sharma's recent woes.

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Ahead of the third T20I against England, Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India arrived in Rajkot. The "Men in Blue" received a warm welcome in the city from fans who were excited to see their stars in front of them.