Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the first ODI in Nagpur against England because of a knee injury sustained during a physical workout. This injury unfairly hampers India’s Champions Trophy run. India is trying to perfect its roster in the last stretch before the major competition starts on February 19,

Jasprit Bumrah recently underwent scans at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and the results are expected soon. It will determine Bumrah’s participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The innings only came about due to the absence of Virat Kohli, with the former skipper nursing a sore knee and rested from the contest and Iyer included at the last minute after receiving a phone call from captain Rohit Sharma.

Virat Kohli is facing a race against time to get back to his best, and the Indian veteran's road to comeback has hit a huge roadblock, as the right-handed batter sustained an injury in his right knee,

India suffered a major injury concern ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as star batter Virat Kohli was ruled out of the first India vs England ODI of the three-match series in Nagpur due to a knee issue.