Rohit Sharma revealed why Virat Kohli isn't featuring in the first ODI between India and England at VCA stadium in Nagpur.

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.

Ace batter Virat Kohli was ruled out of India’s 1st ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday due to a knee injury. This marks a rare occasion where Kohli missed out on a game due to an injury. Here a

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.

The reason for Kohli’s absence has been attributed to a knee problem that he sustained the previous night.

Star India batter Virat Kohli was ruled out of the first One-Day International against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday.

England won the toss and decided to bat first against Team India on Thursday. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana were India's two ODI debutants for the first 50 over match.

The first ODI between India and England of the three-match series is finally starting in Nagpur on Thursday. After winning the T20I series 4-1, India would be hoping to get their Champions Trophy preparation right with big games coming back.

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.

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.