Shubman Gill gave a big update on Virat Kohli's injury, told whether he will play the second ODI or not

In the first of three-match India and England ODI series, Virat Kohli could not make an appearance in the match with a swollen and injured right knee. Virat Kohli's injury is no less a blow for India and its cricket enthusiasts, for whom Champions Trophy 2025 will start in Pakistan on February 19. Virat Kohli conducted a warm-up lightly during the match day and shared a little with fellow players before India's first match in the series. After that, it seemed that Virat Kohli will make an appearance in India's playing XI, but when during the toss Rohit Sharma gave an update about Virat Kohli's injury and stated that he is out of India's playing XI, then cricket enthusiasts were shocked.

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma also did not reveal before the toss that Virat Kohli would not be able to play in the first ODI due to a knee problem. Yashasvi Jaiswal will make his debut for India in place of Kohli. This was almost decided on the night before the match when the captain called Shreyas Iyer. At the same time, Shubman Gill has given a big update on Kohli's injury. He asked whether Virat will be available for the second ODI against England at Barabaati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday 9 February.

Shubman Gill said that when Virat Kohli woke up on the morning of the match, his knee was swollen, while he was fine till the practice session a day earlier. He said that there was nothing to worry about. He will definitely be fit for the next match. According to a TOI report, the decision to rest Kohli was taken on the eve of the match on Wednesday.

According to Patrika, his right knee was fine during practice, but there was swelling after returning to the hotel. The source said that however, it does not seem so bad. There is every possibility of him playing in Cuttack. Let us tell you that Virat Kohli has to go for a scan now and it will be interesting to see whether he goes to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru or goes straight to Cuttack with the team.

Kohli had to sit out due to injury in the Test match against South Africa in 2022. During that time he had back spasms. Prior to that, Kohli missed the practice match against Select County XI in 2021 due to back stiffness. In 2017, Virat Kohli was given a break during the fourth Test against Australia when he injured his shoulder while trying to stop a boundary in Ranchi.

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