Star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer played a knock of 59 runs off 36 balls, which also included 9 fours and 2 sixes, coming after India had lost both openers within the first six overs in the first ODI of the three-match series which was being played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur,

Shreyas Iyer made a statement with his tremendous of 59 off just 36 deliveries in the first game which swung the game in India's favour during their chase. Iyer came in after India lost both their openers - Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Shreyas Iyer last played for India in the 2-0 ODI series defeat in Sri Lanka in August 2024, and is now back in the mix for back-to-back 50-over assignments in the national set-up.

Virat Kohli is fit to play the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday after missing the first game due to a knee injury. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed his availability on the eve of the match.

Star batter Virat Kohli is "good to go" in the second ODI against England, India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed on Saturday and downplayed concerns about skipper Rohit Sharma's prolonged lean

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak provided a big update on Virat Kohli who missed out in the first ODI due to a knee injury. Kotak revealed that Kohli is fit and good to go in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on February 9.

Virat Kohli had a sore right knee that made him sit out from the first ODI against England in Nagpur. He is likely to play in the second ODI in Cuttack on February 9.