Ahead of the third T20I against England in Rajkot, Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said that veteran pacer Mohammed Shami is fit. Shami was included in the Indian squad for the England series after being out of action more than an year.

Mohammed Shami would be keen to return to India's playing XI after being snubbed in the first T20I against England.

Mohammed Shami was left out of India’s playing XI for the first T20 against England on Wednesday. While he was expected to make the playing XI on Wednesday, Abhishek Sharma said that it was the team management’s call given the conditions.

Mohammed Shami's return to India's T20 team was postponed as the team management decided he wasn't suitable for the Eden Gardens pitch conditions agai

Mohammed Shami, whose both legs were heavily bandaged, began with half run-up and worked up reasonable pace as well ahead of the 2nd T20I against England

Shami's comeback was originally scheduled to take place in India's first T20I against England in Kolkata on Wednesday, but the management postponed it.

After a comprehensive drubbing in Kolkata, ENG will be hopeful of a much-better show to inject some life into the five-match series.

India, buoyant after their first T20I victory against England, looks to continue their dominant run in the second match on Saturday. With the return of pacer Mohammed Shami and a strong spin attack, India aims to capitalize on England's weakness against spin.