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India's Likely Playing XI vs England, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma To Make 3 Changes In Team?

Up 2-0 in the series, the Indian cricket team hosts England for the third and final ODI at Ahmedabad on Wednesday. With the fate of the series already sealed, expect India skipper Rohit Sharma to try a few fresh places in the playing XI. The likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant, and Arshdeep Singh could all get a chance to play, especially keeping the team's ICC Champions Trophy participation in mind. There is bound to be a special focus on Virat Kohli too as the entire country awaits his return to form.

"Absolutely Mindless": Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Strategy Blasted By Ex India Star

Team India completed a successful run-chase of 305 runs against England in the second ODI at Cuttack on Sunday, with skipper Rohit Sharma leading the charge with the bat. Though it turned out to be another comfortable victory for India, some of the Gautam Gambhir-led team management's decisions continue to baffle experts. Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh didn't mince words on social media as he asked some critical questions.

Shreyas Iyer "Best In God's Eyes": India Star Gets Blockbuster Praise From Harbhajan Singh

India batter Shreyas Iyer, who played match-winning knock in the first ODI against England, revealed that he wasn't part of the original playing XI, and was only included after Virat Kohli picked up an injury ahead of the match. Kohli sat out the series opener in Nagpur owing to a sore knee. Turning disaster into opportunity, Iyer scored a counter-attacking 59 after India had lost both openers for cheap. His 94-run stand with vice-captain Shubman Gill set the tone for India's four-wicket win.

India's Predicted XI vs England, 2nd ODI: Shreyas Iyer To Be Dropped For Virat Kohli?

After registering a handsome four-wicket victory in the first match, India are all set to face England in the second ODI on Sunday in Cuttack. The opening match of three-match series was a dominant show from the hosts as they outplayed England in all the departments. Opting to bat first, England got bundled out for 248 after debutant pacer Harshit Rana and veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja scalped three wickets each. Later, India chased down the target in 38.4 overs with Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Axar Patel scoring half-centuries.

Rishabh Pant Sent Clear Message: Champions Trophy Chances 'Delayed' Due To This Star

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has vouched for all-rounder Axar Patel's inclusion in the playing XI for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Axar was promoted up the order in the first ODI against England, and the southpaw lit up India's 249-run chase with a 47-ball 52, adding 108-runs for the fourth wicket with vice-captain Shubman Gill. While Axar's ability with the ball was never in doubt, Manjrekar feels that he has time and time again proved his credentials as a batter.

India vs England 1st ODI LIVE Updates: 26 Runs In 1 Over - Debutant Harshit Rana Faces Wrath Of Ex-KKR Teammate

India vs England 1st ODI LIVE: After the absence of Virat Kohli from the first ODI, India hunt for wickets against England in Nagpur. Ben Duckett and Phil Salt have started the proceedings for the visitors as they aim for a solid partnership.

India vs England LIVE Streaming, 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch

India vs England 1st ODI, LIVE Streaming: After claiming a brilliant win in the five-match T20I series, India are all set to face England in the three-match ODI series, with the first match to be played on Thursday in Nagpur. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, Team India thrashed England 4-1 in the T20Is and will now look to repeat the heroics under Rohit Sharma's captaincy in the ODIs. 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.

"He Hasn't Done Anything Wrong": Rohit Sharma Sent Blunt Rishabh Pant vs KL Rahul Selection Message

Barring any late changes, India's Champions Trophy squad is final, though there remain a few ifs and buts over the selection of the playing XI. The wicket-keeper's spot remains one of the most fiercely contested in the team, as there seems to be no clear winner between Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul for the role at the moment. There remain different schools of thought for the two wicket-keepers. While some feel Pant's presence in the playing XI helps the team strike balance as he is a left-hander, others feel KL Rahul hasn't done anything wrong to be snubbed.

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India's Likely Playing XI vs England, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma To Make 3 Changes In Team?

"Absolutely Mindless": Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Strategy Blasted By Ex India Star

Shreyas Iyer "Best In God's Eyes": India Star Gets Blockbuster Praise From Harbhajan Singh

India's Predicted XI vs England, 2nd ODI: Shreyas Iyer To Be Dropped For Virat Kohli?

Rishabh Pant Sent Clear Message: Champions Trophy Chances 'Delayed' Due To This Star

India vs England 1st ODI LIVE Updates: 26 Runs In 1 Over - Debutant Harshit Rana Faces Wrath Of Ex-KKR Teammate

India vs England LIVE Streaming, 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch

"He Hasn't Done Anything Wrong": Rohit Sharma Sent Blunt Rishabh Pant vs KL Rahul Selection Message