India Vs England First ODI is going on in Nagpur and England is currently batting. Virat Kohli has missed the match due to a knee injury suffered on the eve of the game. He was replaced by Yashasvi Jaiswal in Indian 11 player.
Virat Kohli Misses India vs England 1st ODI Due to Knee Injury
During toss India Cricket team Rohit Sharma said that Kohli had injured his right Knee while during training on Wednesday evening. That’s why he can’t play the first ODI match against England.
Virat Kohli ’s Fight for Form
Virat Kohli has struggled for form in red-ball cricket over the months, after a poor tour of Australia where he was dismissed in every match by edging to the wicketkeeper or slip fielders, he spent a week training with former India and RCB batting coach Sanjay Bangar.
Kohli then played a Ranji Trophy match for Delhi, his first since 2012, but was dismissed for just 6 runs against Railways.
Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is struggling. We will see the performance of Rohit Sharma in today’s match. But Kohli will remain absent for his injury. We know that they both will come in form as they are the backbone of the Indian Cricket team.
India’s ODI Journey Before the Champions Trophy 2025
The ODI Match against England is the last ODI match of India before ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. Since August last year India Cricket team has not played ODI match after the loss of three match in Sri Lanka by 2-0 with one match tied.
India’s Playing XI Changes: Jaiswal Steps In
According to the BCCI’s team sheet, Yashasvi Jaiswal was set to open alongside Rohit Sharma, while vice-captain Shubman Gill, who would have opened if Virat Kohli were fit, was listed to bat at No. 4. However, it remains to be seen if this batting order will stay the same. India lost the toss.
What’s Next for Team India?
The second ODI of the series is scheduled for February 9, 2025. Fans are hopeful that Kohli will recover in time to make an appearance, while all eyes are on Rohit Sharma to lead from the front in Kohli’s absence. The third ODI of India VS England will take place on February 12, 2025. Furthermore, from February 19, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is going to start which set to held on Pakistan and UAE.
