Shreyas Iyer replaced him in the Playing XI. However, Kohli has now fully recovered and is expected to return to his No. 3 position for the 2nd ODI against England in Cuttack.
Vice-captain Shubman Gill, who was the ‘Player of the Match’ in Nagpur, confirmed that Kohli’s injury was not serious and there was no reason for concern.
According to Gill, Virat Kohli woke up on February 6 with slight swelling in his right knee, but the issue has now been resolved.
Though Gill didn’t explicitly confirm, it seems Virat Kohli’s absence in 1st ODI was a precautionary decision taken in consultation with the medical staff.
With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, now fully fit, Virat Kohli is set to strengthen India’s batting lineup in the second ODI.
Since Shreyas Iyer played a key role in India’s victory in the 1st ODI, it is likely that Yashasvi Jaiswal will make way for Virat Kohli in the 2nd ODI.
Published at : 07 Feb 2025 03:21 PM (IST)
