India vs England 1st ODI LIVE Updates: Big Blow For India As Virat Kohli Misses 1st ODI vs England Due To…

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Virat blow for India

Virat Kohli has been rested for today’s match due to a problem on his right knee. According to the visuals, he can be seen walking around with a strap around his knee. This is going to be a tough time for India as a lot of questions are already been asked about Kohli’s form and this series is a crucial practice for the upcoming Champions Trophy. 

IND vs ENG 1st ODI, Live: England’s Playing XI

England (Playing XI): Ben Duckett, Philip Salt(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

IND vs ENG 1st ODI, Live: India’s Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami

India vs England Live: Here’s what Rohit Sharma said at the toss

“We wanted to bowl first, but it doesn’t matter a lot. Need to be aggressive with the ball at the start and then need to do well later. Nice to get some time off, it’s a fresh start and this is a great chance to do well. It’s very important to get some game time, try and maximize whatever opportunity we have. Jaiswal and Harshit are making their debuts, unfortunately Virat isn’t playing, he had a knee problem last night.”

India vs England Live: Here’s what Jos Buttler said at the toss

“We will bat first today. Nice thing going in the dressing room, looking forward to these ODIs and we’re happy to welcome back Joe Root. The morale has been good, everyone’s good and the Baz has looked after us well. We’re playing against a top-side in their conditions, a tough test going ahead into the Champions Trophy. We’re playing 3 pacers and an extra spin-bowling all-rounder.”

India vs England Live: Toss

England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first ODI in Nagpur on Thursday. 

India vs England Live: Pitch report

“Traditionally, this hasn’t been a high-scoring ground, the reason being the dimensions. 69m and 68m square boundaries, 75m straight boundary. We’re playing on a red-soil pitch and it looks good for batting. It’s rock hard, there’s a bit of grass, but there’s no moisture and it’s dry. Not a lot in it for the bowlers, but this being a red soil pitch, spin will come into play later on. It’s a good cricket pitch and a high score can be expected.”

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Two debuts for India

As per the visuals coming-in from Nagpur, India are going to have two ODI debutants playing today. Batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and pacer Harshit Rana have been handed over their ODI debut caps. 

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Will Chakravarthy make ODI debut?

Varun Chakravarthy, who got 14 wickets in five T20Is against England and was adjudged the ‘Player of The Series’, wasn’t initially picked for the three ODIs against England and the Champions Trophy later this month. Chakravarthy was seen training and bowling in the nets on Tuesday.

India vs England Live: Pant or Rahul?

KL Rahul, who kept wickets in Rishabh Pant’s absence during the 2023 World Cup, performed admirably, scoring 452 runs and proving to be one of India’s most consistent middle-order batters. His stability has been instrumental in creating a formidable ODI setup, but his strike rotation in the middle overs remains a concern. On the other hand, the left-handed Pant offers variety in India’s right-hand dominated top order. Additionally, his unpredictability, raw power, and ability to clear with breathtaking ease make him the X-factor.

India vs England Live: Who will keep wickets for India?

One of the grey areas is the wicket-keeper’s slot. Who among KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant should get the nod for the playing XI? With skipper Rohit and his deputy Shubman Gill likely to open, followed by Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya, the wicketkeeper-batter is likely to slot in at number five.

India vs England Live: Last chance for Rohit, Kohli

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were the top two run-getters of the 2023 World Cup with Kohli scoring 765 and Rohit smashing 597. Since that World Cup, which India let slip in the final after going unbeaten throughout, the two have only featured in a three-match ODI series loss to Sri Lanka where Rohit scored two fifties while Kohli didn’t have a great run. The ODI series against England is India’s only tune-up tournament for the Champions Trophy, to be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19. The eight-team competition could be a make-or-break event for the two stalwarts who have already retired from T20Is.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Rohit, Virat under scanner

The likes of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been under tremendous scrutiny after their dismal run in red-ball cricket. The two stars, after making hyped but disappointing appearances in Ranji Trophy last month, will be eyeing strong performances in a format that they have dominated for several years.

India vs England Live: Final practice for Champions Trophy

Form and fitness of seasoned stars is under the scanner as India enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations with the three-match ODI series against England, aiming to find the right balance for some specific slots in the line-up.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first ODI of the three-match series between India and England, straight from Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. Stay tuned for all the live updates.