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Virat Kohli Returns As Rohit Sharma Gives Strange Explanation Behind Two Changes For 2nd ODI

India captain Rohit Sharma announced two big changes for the second ODI against England as the tourists won the toss and opted to bat first in Cuttack on Sunday. Virat Kohli marked his much-anticipated return to the team's playing XI after missing the series opener due to a knee injury. It was Shreyas Iyer who had replaced him in the team during the last match but the middle-order batter retained his place in the team after hitting an explosive half-century. It was Yashasvi Jaiswal who was dropped to make space for Kohli in the playing XI this time.

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 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.

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.

2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma's Lean Run, Virat Kohli's Return In Focus As India Eye Series Win vs England

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 in the second ODI in Cuttack on Sunday. India had taken a 1-0 lead after their four-wicket win at Nagpur, but Kohli getting rested owing to a “sore right knee” had raised concerns about his fitness ahead of the Champions Trophy later this month. However, vice-captain Shubman Gill had indicated that Kohli could be back for the second match, which will be played at a venue where the latter made a match-winning 85 against the West Indies in 2019.

Yuvraj Singh's Old "Need Better Thinking" Post Viral As Shreyas Iyer Slams Fiery Fifty

India's middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer proved once again why he is the perfect solution to India's No. 4 struggles in ODI cricket. The batter, who dramatically earned a call-up to India's playing XI for the first ODI against England, decimated the touring bowlers with absolute ease. Iyer scored 59 runs off just 36 balls as India chased down the target of 249 runs with more than 11 overs to spare. After Iyer's pyrotechnics in Nagpur, a 2023 post from Yuvraj Singh resurfaced on social media.

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Virat Kohli Returns As Rohit Sharma Gives Strange Explanation Behind Two Changes For 2nd ODI

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

India vs England LIVE Streaming, 2nd ODI: When And Where To Watch

Gautam Gambhir's 'Tactical Hint' Settles Shreyas Iyer vs Yashasvi Jaiswal Debate For 2nd ODI

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

Is Virat Kohli Fit To Play 2nd ODI Against England? India's Batting Coach Sitanshu Kotak Breaks Silence

2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma's Lean Run, Virat Kohli's Return In Focus As India Eye Series Win vs England

Yuvraj Singh's Old "Need Better Thinking" Post Viral As Shreyas Iyer Slams Fiery Fifty