Indian batters faltered against an incisive England bowling attack as the visitors raised their game in a must-win scenario to win the third T20I by 26 runs and keep the five-match series alive.

Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami made his long-awaited comeback as he replaced Arshdeep Singh in the playing XI for the third T20I encounter against England in Rajkot.

India vs England 3rd T20I Highlights: India slumped to a 26-run loss against England in the third T20I encounter in Rajkot.

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE Telecast: Team India is all set to square off against England in the third T20I in Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot on Tuesday

Indian cricket team registered brilliants victories over England in the first two T20Is of the five-match series.

Will Mohammed Shami finally make his Team India return, in the third T20I against England?

Sanju Samson arrived at the Saurashtra Cricket Association ground here on Monday long before the rest of his India teammates turned up for practice ahead of the third T20I against England.

With the series on the line, the third T20I will be of great significance for the English side

England batter James Vince has backed Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to rediscover their best form despite their recent struggles in Test cricket.

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.

The England bowling attack has been told not to worry about leaking runs and rather just focus on taking wickets against an ultra-aggressive Indian batting unit, senior pacer Mark Wood said.

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 Team India

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 T20I

Mohammed Shami hasn't featured in any of the first two T20Is against England.

Tilak Varma has been backed to become a 'three-format' player by Ambati Rayudu.

Harry Brook's "smog" excuse after the 1st T20I against India continues to haunt him.

India lead England 2-0 in the series and could wrap up the rubber in Rajkot when they take the field for the 3rd T20I on Tuesday.

Jos Buttler has been the highest run-scorer for England in both T20Is against India.