India secured a four-wicket win, taking a 1-0 lead in the series, with a near-flawless display, although they experienced a minor slip towards the end of their chase of 249.
Returning to the 50-over format after the ODI World Cup 2023 and a long injury layoff, Indian pacer Mohd Shami looked well in rhythm and didn't show any signs of discomfort.
India skipper Rohit Sharma was sent back to the pavilion at just 2 runs in the 1st ODI vs England.
Regarding the pitch conditions, batters can expect a favorable surface. The average first innings score at the venue stands at 288 runs, so the opening ODI is likely to be a high-scoring affair.
Virat was seen with a strapped knee before the toss before officially getting ruled out of the game
The BCCI selectors are keen to secure a long-term opening option for Team India and perhaps a fresh leadership option as well.
Rohit reflected on his extensive career, acknowledging the inevitable ups and downs that come with cricket.
India vs England 1st ODI preview: The likes of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been under tremendous scrutiny after their dismal run in red-ball cricket.
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen says that the criticism of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their struggles with the bat is heavily exaggerated
When it comes to white-ball cricket, Virat knows how to switch on and switch off, says Suresh Raina
India will face England in a three-match ODI series as part of their preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy starting later this month
Although the Champions Trophy usually features a captains' photoshoot and media event, this time, the PCB has opted to skip these due to timing and logistical challenges.
Mumbai, who are coming off a five-wicket defeat against Jammu and Kashmir last week, will be without the India stars Jaiswal, Iyer and Rohit, who all have joined the Indian team for the upcoming ODIs.
According to a report, Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shreyas Iyer will miss Mumbai's final group-stage match against Meghalaya, set to begin on Thursday.
Out of three regular pacers India selected for the Champions Trophy, only Arshdeep Singh is fully fit as of now
Rohit has played 42 Ranji matches before his return in the 2024-25 season, while Kohli has only 19 matches under his belt
The other Indian members of the all-star XI were pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who also featured in the ICC's Test Team of the Year, all-rounder Hardik Pandya and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh
Opening the innings alongside Prabhsimran Singh, Gill was dismissed early, caught behind after scoring just 4 runs off 8 ballsz
Rohit Sharma made his return to domestic cricket after almost a 10-year absence. He played for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy.
Indian Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to make his return to domestic cricket for the first time since 2025