India will miss the services of star batter Virat Kohli in the first ODI against England in Nagpur. The right-handed batter was not included in the playing XI due to an injury on his knee as informed by skipper Rohit Sharma during the toss. Kohli was seen walking with a strapped knee ahead of the toss.

Virat Kohli is forced to miss the first ODI of the series, with Yashasvi Jaiswal making his debut in the format.

Star India batter Virat Kohli was ruled out of the first One-Day International against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday.

Captain Rohit Sharma confirmed at the toss in Nagpur that Virat Kohli picked up a late injury which has brought in Yashasvi Jaiswal into the XI for the first ODI.

India's ace batter Virat Kohli was left out of the first One-Day International against England with injury. 'Virat Kohli was unavailable for selection for the 1st ODI due to a sore right knee,' the BCCI said in a statement on X. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami returned to the ODI fold and will play his first one-dayer after nearly 15 months.

England won the toss and decided to bat first against Team India on Thursday. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana were India's two ODI debutants for the first 50 over match.

Indi will be missing Virat Kohli in the first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday after the star batter had a discomfort in his knee during the training on Wednesday.

Indian superstar Virat Kohli has been ruled out due to some problem in his right knee. Captain Rohit Sharma informed at the toss that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana will make their debuts.

India suffred a huge loss ahead of first ODI against England in Nagpur as thier star batter Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the match due to knee injury. The announcement of Virat missing the game was made by skipper Rohit Sharma after the toss.

Team India will be without the services of Virat Kohli in the first ODI against England being held at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. During the toss, skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed the same after England opted to bat first.

Indian cricket team’s preparation for the Champions Trophy 2025 starts with the first ODI against England on Thursday (6 February) at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. Check out live score and latest updates on our blog here.