Virat Kohli is forced to miss the first ODI of the series, with Yashasvi Jaiswal making his debut in the format.

India will miss the services of star batter Virat Kohli in the first ODI against England in Nagpur. The right-handed batter was not included in the playing XI due to an injury on his knee as informed by skipper Rohit Sharma during the toss. Kohli was seen walking with a strapped knee ahead of the toss.

This three-match series against England marks India's last ODI assignment before the Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19. The team has not played ODI cricket since August last year, when they lost a three-match series 2-0 in Sri Lanka, with one game ending in a tie.

Virat Kohli missed the first ODI in Nagpur due to a knee injury, confirmed captain Rohit Sharma at the toss. Yashasvi Jaiswal was handed a debut as the left-hander replaced the star batter.

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed that Virat Kohli will be sitting out of the first ODI in Nagpur due to a knee injury. Rohit confirmed the news during the toss on Thursday, February 6. The captain further stated that Kohli suffered the problem last night.

The last time Kohli missed an international game for India due to an injury was in January 2021, when a back spasm ruled him out of the second Test against South Africa

Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the first ODI against England in Nagpur due to a knee injury he suffered on the eve of the game. He was replaced in India's XI by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was making his ODI debut along with bowling-allrounder Harshit Rana.

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli will miss the opening ODI against England in Nagpur due to a knee issue. The highly anticipated first ODI of the three-match series between India and England is set to take place in Nagpur on Thursday.