Virat Kohli Injury Update: Batting Coach Confirms Return for 2nd ODI

Virat Kohli Injury Update: Team India is currently playing a three-match ODI series against England. The first ODI match between these two teams was played on 6 February at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.

Team India won this match by four wickets. Now the second ODI match between these two teams will be played on 9 February at the Barabaati Stadium in Cuttack.

India’s Batting Coach Sitanshu Kotak Confirms Kohli’s Return

Let us tell you that due to a knee injury, experienced Indian batsman Virat Kohli could not participate in the first ODI. Shreyas Iyer was included in the team in his place who played an explosive innings of 59 runs. Now before the second ODI match, a big report is coming out about Virat Kohli’s injury.

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has revealed that Virat Kohli is fully fit for the second ODI and he can also be seen playing in this match.

Virat Kohli has always performed well in international cricket, and fans consider him one of the world’s best players. Although he has not been in top form recently, he can still be a dangerous batsman against any team.

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Virat Kohli Set to Return for 2nd ODI

If Virat Kohli gets a chance in the second ODI, the brilliant batsman will look to score big. The third and final ODI match between these two teams will be played on February 12 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After this, Team India also has to participate in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is starting from February 19.

Who Will Make Way for Kohli in the Playing XI?

Virat Kohli would like to leave his mark in the upcoming tournament as well. However, this question must have come to the mind of all the fans if Virat Kohli is seen playing for Team India in the second ODI, then which player will be dropped from the playing XI in his place?

Apart from Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill also batted very well for the hosts in the first ODI and played a valuable innings of 87 runs.

FAQs

Q1. Will Virat Kohli play in the 2nd ODI?
A1. Yes, India’s batting coach has confirmed that Virat Kohli is fully fit and likely to play.

Q2. Who might be dropped for Kohli’s return?
A2. Shreyas Iyer could be left out as Shubman Gill performed well in the first ODI.

Q3. When is the 2nd ODI between India and England?
A3. The match will be played on February 9 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.