Virat Kohli out from 1st Odi vs Eng: The series of three ODIs between Team India and England (IND Vs ENG) is starting with the Nagpur match. Before the Champions Trophy, the importance of this ODI series will prove to be very important in terms of preparation for the tournament, but in the first match of the series, Virat Kohli did not get a place in the playing XI, about which captain Rohit Sharma told during the toss that Virat Kohli to Virat Kohli There is trouble in the right knee since last night. Before the toss, Virat Kohli had tied the bandage to his right knee and was seen walking carefully while attending the practice session with the team.

This is only second time Virat Kohli has Missed an Odi Match Due to Injury in his 17 years of Cricketing Career. pic.twitter.com/Sl1ygjqdoy

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Virat Kohli was unavailable for selection for the 1st Odi due to a sore right knee.

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Rohit Sharma taking this decision after winning the toss

We wanted to bowl earlier, but it does not matter much. Initially, you have to play aggressive and then do well later. It is good to get some time comfort, this is a new beginning and this is a great chance to perform well. It is very important to take some time for the game, try to take maximum advantage of whatever opportunity we have. Jaiswal and Harshit are making their debut, unfortunately they are not playing Virat, they had a problem in the knee last night.

Jose Butler gave this reason behind choosing batting first

We will bat first today. Everything is going well in the dressing room, these ODI matches are eagerly awaited and we are happy to welcome Joe Root. Morale has been good, everyone is good and the eagle has taken good care of us. We are playing against a top team under their circumstances, it will be a difficult test before the Champions Trophy. We are playing with 3 fast bowlers and an additional spin-bowling all-rounder.

Such is the playing XI of both teams:

India playing XI: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Akshar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami.

England playing XI: Ben Docket, Philip Soult (wicketkeeper), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jose Butler (Captain), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethel, Bridan Karse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmud.