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England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat against India - who have Virat Kohli back in the team - in the second one-day international in Cuttack on Sunday.
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Rohit Sharma On Cusp Of Overtaking Rahul Dravid In Elite India List. Need 22 Runs To...
India captain Rohit Sharma's form will be in focus Sunday as India take on England in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Rohit scored a nine-ball two in the first ODI, extending his lean run with the bat. However, Rohit will be eyeing a huge milestone as India aim to seal the three-match series. Rohit needs 22 runs to surpass Rahul Dravid in the all-time list of Indian batters with most runs in the ODIs. So far, Rohit has scored 10868 runs in 266 matches, smashing three double centuries, 31 tons and 57 50+ scores.
India vs England LIVE Streaming, 2nd ODI: When And Where To Watch
India vs England LIVE Telecast: India will be squaring off against England in the second ODI of the three-match series on Sunday in Cuttack. Leading 1-0, the hosts will now aim to gain an unassailable lead in the series. The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that Virat Kohli's possible return poses are the towering obstacles in India's quest for a series win against England. Kohli, who missed the first game due to a swollen knee, is all set to return in the second ODI and highly likely to replace an in-form Shreyas Iyer.
Gautam Gambhir's 'Tactical Hint' Settles Shreyas Iyer vs Yashasvi Jaiswal Debate For 2nd ODI
After an impactful half-century in the first ODI against England, Shreyas Iyer could see himself being benched for the 2nd ODI on Sunday. Iyer himself had revealed that his place in the playing Xi was only confirmed after Virat Kohli missed out on the series opener due to a knee injury. With Kohli now fit for the second match, it seems like Iyer would be the man to be sacrificed by head coach Gautam Gambhir. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak was also asked about Iyer's selection issue in the pre-match press conference but he decided to duck the question, putting the onus on head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma.
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.
"Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Weren't Certain To Play T20 World Cup": Shubman Gill Shares Unheard Tale
Team India veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli capped off their glittering T20I careers last week, announcing their respective retirements from the format after the T20 World Cup success in Barbados. After Kohli confirmed that the final against South Africa was his last T20I game for India, Rohit, surely after, followed the suit. A day later, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja too joined and announced his retirement from the format as well. Amid the ongoing debates over their uncertain future in the Indian team, batter Shubman Gill has now revealed that it was no guarantee if Rohit and Kohli would play the T20 World Cup last year.
Rohit Sharma Served "Habits And Routines" Warning Amid Prolonged Lean Patch
Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has urged skipper Rohit Sharma to avoid overcomplicating his batting amid a concerning dip in form. Bangar believes Rohit should refrain from overanalysing his technique or indulging in excessive practice sessions, instead focusing on reflecting on his past successes to rediscover his rhythm. Speaking on Star Sports, Bangar stressed that self-assessment and a simplified approach would be far more effective for Rohit rather than rigorous training.
Is Virat Kohli Fit To Play 2nd ODI Against England? India's Batting Coach Sitanshu Kotak Breaks Silence
Star batter Virat Kohli has recovered from a sore right knee and is fit to play the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday, confirmed batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. "Virat Kohli is fit to play. He has come for practice and is good to go," Kotak told mediapersons on the eve of the second game. However he didn't divulge who among opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and last match's half-centurion Shreyas Iyer would be dropped from the playing eleven. "It is captain (Rohit Sharma) and coach's (Gautam Gambhir) call. I can't answer this," Kotak replied.