Virat Kohli to Skip First ODI in Nagpur Due to Knee Injury; Yashasvi Jaiswal Replaces Him
Nagpur, India: Virat Kohli was absent from the Indian lineup for the first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday, February 6, due to a right knee injury. Captain Rohit Sharma confirmed Kohli’s unavailability at the toss, revealing that the star batter had been diagnosed with a sore right knee just a day before the series opener.
As a result, Kohli was replaced by young left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was handed his debut in the playing XI. Jaiswal’s inclusion marked a significant moment as he filled the spot of the former captain in the side. Shreyas Iyer moved up to No. 3, while vice-captain Shubman Gill, who had been shifted from his usual opener’s position, was slotted at No. 4.
Additionally, fast bowler Harshit Rana was included in the squad for his ODI debut, joining Mohammed Shami in the lineup. India’s lineup for the first ODI was as follows:
India Playing XI for 1st ODI vs England: Rohit Sharma (captain); Yashasvi Jaiswal; Shreyas Iyer; Shubman Gill; KL Rahul (wicketkeeper); Hardik Pandya; Axar Patel; Ravindra Jadeja; Harshit Rana; Kuldeep Yadav; Mohammed Shami
Kohli's absence led to a last-minute change in India's combination, leaving fans eager to see how the team adapts without one of its key players. The team’s approach to Shubman Gill’s role will also be closely watched after his move from opening to the middle order.
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