• Bowler ‘surprised but pleased’ to play in opening games
• England must win Tuesday’s match to keep series alive

Mark Wood has spoken of his surprise – and joy – in not receiving the cotton-wool treatment during England’s Twenty20 series against India.

The Durham fast bowler featured in the opening two matches and is part of an unchanged XI for England’s must-win game at Rajkot on Tuesday, with the hosts aiming to seal a series victory. India are 2-0 ahead in the five-match series.