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Why's 'Fit' Mohammed Shami Not Playing vs England? Team Insider Says, "Gautam Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav..."

Pacer Mohammed Shami is not facing any fitness concerns but the call on him playing the remaining games in the T20I series against England will be taken by the captain and the head coach, India's new batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Monday. Shami, who has not played for India since the ODI World Cup final in November 2023, has been picked for the ongoing five-match series, the following three ODIs and the Champions Trophy. The 34-year-old not being picked for the first two T20s raised questions over his fitness but Kotak said the veteran pacer has no issues on that front.

Ex-Pakistan Star Recalls India Great's Prediction For Tilak Varma: "It's Come True..."

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has recalled ex-India captain Mohammad Azharuddin's words praising Tilak Varma, following the youngster's heroics in the second T20I against England on Saturday. Tilak is thriving in his new role as India's designated no. 3 in T20I. On Saturday, he hit a brilliant 55-ball 72 not out, laced with four boundaries and five sixes, to help India chase down 166 with two wickets and four balls to spare. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Basit recalled how Azharuddin spoke highly about Tilak, who had not made his India debut back then.

Watch: Axar Patel Seen In New Role Ahead Of 3rd T20I Against England In Rajkot

Ahead of the third T20I of the five-match series against England, India's vice-captain and all-rounder Axar Patel was seen in an all-new role where he was seen making the vlog of the Indian Cricket Team on Monday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to their official social media handle, X and posted a video in which Axar was seen making a vlog where he covered the Men in Blue's journey from Chennai airport to the hotel in Rajkot where the third match of the series is set to be played.

Runs Due From Skipper Suryakumar Yadav's Bat As India On Course To Seal T20I Series vs England

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, aiming for a series-sealing win in Rajkot on Tuesday. Since Suryakumar took over as captain last year, India have hardly put a wrong but his own form has dipped. The year gone by was the least productive for arguably the world's best T20 batter as he totalled 429 runs in 17 innings at an average of 26.81.

"Unke He Saath...": Suryakumar Yadav's Epic Take On Not Emulating Rohit Sharma's Stump-Mic Antics

When it comes to stump mic antics, India captain Rohit Sharma is a gift that keeps on giving. Rohit's stump mic chirps, more often than not, have gone viral on social media. Most importantly, Rohit's antics are adored by fans. Who can forget his iconic 'Garden mein ghoomne wale ladke' (boys who stroll in the garden) remark to the youngsters during the Test series against England last year. Recently, India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav if the boys still stroll in the garden, especially with Rohit no longer part of the setup following his retirement from the format.

England Captain Jos Buttler Sets Massive T20I Record vs India

England captain Jos Buttler etched his name in the record books by becoming the highest run-scorer against India in T20 Internationals. The milestone came during the second T20I of the India-England series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where Buttler surpassed West Indies star Nicholas Pooran to claim the top spot, as per Wisden. After losing the first match of the series in Kolkata by eight wickets, England sought a comeback in Chennai. Winning the toss, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav put England into bat. England's innings got off to a shaky start, with Phil Salt dismissed in the first over, bringing Buttler to the crease.

"If Any New Kid Joins...": India Star Gives Verdict On Suryakumar Yadav-Led India Dressing Room

Following his match-winning knock during the second T20I against England, India batter Tilak Varma heaped praise on skipper Suryakumar Yadav's leadership, pointing out how well he bonds with every player and gives them so much time. The Suryakumar-led India continued its winning ways in T20Is, beating England by two wickets in a thriller at Chepauk Stadium on Saturday, securing a 2-0 series lead in the five-match affair by chasing down 166 runs.

Tilak Varma Not A "Superstar" Yet: Ex-India Star Cautions After Batter's Heroics In 2nd T20I vs England

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has backed young batter Tilak Varma as the next superstar of Indian cricket. Chopra's remarks came after Tilak crafted a calm and composed innings to help India beat England in the second T20I in Chennai on Saturday. His unbeaten 72 off 55 balls was instrumental in helping India achieve the target of 166 with two wickets and four balls to spare. Chopra hailed Tilak and expressed confidence in his potential of becoming a reliable middle-order batter for the country.

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Why's 'Fit' Mohammed Shami Not Playing vs England? Team Insider Says, "Gautam Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav..."

Ex-Pakistan Star Recalls India Great's Prediction For Tilak Varma: "It's Come True..."

Watch: Axar Patel Seen In New Role Ahead Of 3rd T20I Against England In Rajkot

Runs Due From Skipper Suryakumar Yadav's Bat As India On Course To Seal T20I Series vs England

"Unke He Saath...": Suryakumar Yadav's Epic Take On Not Emulating Rohit Sharma's Stump-Mic Antics

England Captain Jos Buttler Sets Massive T20I Record vs India

"If Any New Kid Joins...": India Star Gives Verdict On Suryakumar Yadav-Led India Dressing Room

Tilak Varma Not A "Superstar" Yet: Ex-India Star Cautions After Batter's Heroics In 2nd T20I vs England