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IND vs ENG: Coach Sitanshu Kotak not worried about Rohit Sharma's form

Despite his strong ODI record, Rohit has faced difficulties in recent times, with a lean patch affecting his performances across formats.

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Who will fit-again Kohli replace in India's Playing 11?

With Kohli now available, the Indian team management faces a selection dilemma regarding who will make way for him.

2nd ODI preview: Rohit's lean run, Kohli's return in focus against England

The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that Virat Kohli's possible return poses are the towering obstacles in India's quest for a series win against England in the second ODI here on Sunday. India had taken a 1-0 lead after their four-wicket win at Nagpur, but Kohli getting rested owing to a sore right knee had raised concerns about his fitness ahead of the Champions Trophy later this month. However, vice-captain Shubman Gill had indicated that Kohli could be back for the second match, which will be played at a venue where the latter made a match-winning 85 against the West Indies in 2019. Kohli had also travelled to Cuttack along with his teammates and he looked relaxed. The Indian team will certainly welcome that sign, but it also raises a challenge in terms of selection. Who will Kohli replace? ================= Shreyas Iyer, who came in for Kohli at the last minute by his own admission, made a rollicking 36-ball 59 that has made dropping him an al

Ponting surprised with Shreyas not finding a permanent spot in Indian setup

Australian legend Ricky Ponting finds it incredulous that Shreyas Iyer has not been given a permanent slot in India's white-ball side, given his magnificent form and the ability to dominate spinners on slow subcontinental pitches. Iyer was one of the vital cogs in India's run to the final of the 50-over World Cup in 2023, with the middle-order batter scoring 530 runs to emerge the seventh-highest run-getter in the global event, and he further validated his prowess in the format with a 36-ball 59 against England in the first ODI at Nagpur on Thursday. In domestic cricket too, the 30-year-old has been in fine fettle this season, scoring two centuries for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. "I've been a little bit surprised that he's been out of India's side in the last couple of years. He had a terrific World Cup back in India (2023) where he played beautifully in the middle-order and I actually felt then that he'd almost cemented that spot and made that his own," opined Ponting on ICC

'How could you bench him?' Aakash Chopra questions Indian team selection

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed his displeasure about the thought process behind dropping Iyer.

IND vs ENG: Iyer credits domestic cricket experience for fitness and form

While watching a movie and contemplating "extending his night," a call from India captain Rohit Sharma alerted him about replacing Virat Kohli in the first ODI against England and Shreyas Iyer channeled all his recent domestic circuit experience to score his 19th ODI fifty, playing a pivotal role in India's chase on Thursday. Iyer walked in when India were shaken twice early to slip to 19 for two chasing 249, but produced a stunning counter-attack hitting two sixes and nine fours to make 59 off 36 balls, which took the wind out of England's sails. So (it is a) funny story. I was watching a movie last night. I thought that I could extend my night, but then I got a call from skipper saying that you may play because Virat has got a swollen knee, Iyer told Star Sports. And then (I) hurried back to my room, went off to sleep straight away. I'm going to keep it low-key and just cherish this moment, the victory. I wasn't supposed to play the first game, Virat unfortunately got injured an

Virat Kohli fitness update: Will India star batter play 2nd ODI vs England?

Despite Iyer's superb performance, Kohli may replace him in India's Playing XI for the second ODI.

Not bothered by outside noise, focus is on delivering for IND: Harshit Rana

India pacer Harshit Rana on Thursday expressed he is not bothered by the outside noise and his only focus is to deliver for the country after taking a three-wicket haul on his ODI debut against England here. The 23-year-old right-arm quick made his T20I debut last week with another match-winning performance in Pune, coming on as a concussion substitute for all-rounder Shivam Dube. Rana took 3/33 to swing the game in India's favour after he was approved as a replacement for Dube, a decision which was later criticised by England. "I believe that people will keep on talking. I just want to play, good or bad. I'm not bothered, I just want to deliver for my country. I don't pay attention to those talks," Rana said at the post match press conference after India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series with a four-wicket win. Rana, who was named in the squad for this series as a cover for Jasprit Bumrah who remains on a comeback trail, said he was ready for being named in the playing

'I wasn't supposed to play this match', says Shreyas Iyer after 1st ODI

Iyer walked in when India was under pressure, reduced to 19 for 2 in pursuit of a 249-run target. He responded with a remarkable counter-attack, smashing two sixes and nine fours to finish with 59.

IND vs ENG: We just want to tick all boxes before Champions Trophy - Rohit

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.

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill provides fitness update on Virat Kohli for 2nd ODI

Shubman Gill has given a positive update on Kohli, saying the 37-year-old will definitely be available for the 2nd ODI which is to be played at the Barabati Stadium in Odisha on February 9.

IND vs ENG HIGHLIGHTS, 1st ODI: Shubman Gill shines as India thash England by 4 wickets

1st ODI | India vs England HIGHLIGHTS: Shubman Gill played a brilliant 87 runs innings to ensure India's win in Nagpur

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma's poor form continues, dismissed for 2

India skipper Rohit Sharma was sent back to the pavilion at just 2 runs in the 1st ODI vs England.

IND vs ENG: Harshit Rana recovers well to end debut spell with 3 wickets

In just his third over, debutant Harshit Rana found himself on the receiving end of a ruthless attack by England's aggressive opener, Phil Salt.

India vs England 1st ODI: Jaiswal and Rana make ODI debut in Nagpur

Jaiswal will open the innings with Rohit Sharma in the first ODI against England. In absence of Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill is expected to bat number 3

IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Pitch report and key stats of VCA stadium in Nagpur

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.

India vs England 1st ODI: Virat Kohli not playing in Nagpur due to injury

Virat was seen with a strapped knee before the toss before officially getting ruled out of the game

IND vs ENG: Rohit's men don new jersey ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

With the new jersey unveiled, all eyes now turn to the action on the field. The much-anticipated ODI series kicks off at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday

1st ODI: India vs England Playing 11, match and toss time, live streaming

IND vs ENG Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit get debut ODI cap ahead of toss. Virat Kohli misses 1st ODI due to injury

India tour as good a test as you can have for Champions Trophy: Buttler

It hasn't quite gone the way England would have liked but skipper Jos Buttler on Wednesday said the ongoing tour of India is "as good a preparation as you can have" for this month's Champions Trophy given the similarities in conditions with Pakistan where his team will be based for the event. Buttler also believes that veteran batter Joe Root will play a pivotal role in both the ODI series against India, starting Thursday, and the upcoming Champions Trophy, given his experience. England, coming off a disappointing 1-4 T20I series loss, have received a much-needed boost with Root's return. The seasoned batter, who has 171 ODIs under his belt, recently enjoyed a successful stint in SA20 with Paarl Royals, further reinforcing his form. "Root is one of the great players of the game, so in all the formats here he's obviously been a vital part of ODI cricket for England for a long time," Buttler told reporters on the eve of the first ODI here. "He's got loads of experience in ODI cricket