Virat Kohli's Rare Injury Setback: Will He Be Fit for the Cuttack Game?

Surprisingly, Virat Kohli missed the first ODI between India and England due to knee swelling, a fact that fans and experts were unaware of until Rohit Sharma mentioned it at the toss. This was the first time since 2022 that Kohli missed a game due to an injury. He was seen with tape wrapped around his knee.

Initially, when Virat Kohli was spotted at practice, he appeared to be in good shape, warming up around the stadium and looking match-ready. However, once the information about his injury was revealed, it became clear that he was wearing more bandages than usual.

Fans expressed their disappointment upon hearing the news and voiced concerns about Kohli’s condition moving forward. His absence was expected to be a significant challenge for Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir as they prepared for the match without one of their key players.

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Reports indicated that the team was aware of Kohli's injury a day before the match, resulting in changes to the teamsheets. Shreyas Iyer, who thought he would be watching a movie after practice, believed he was not on the team since Yashasvi Jaiswal was set to receive his debut cap. Unexpectedly, he received a call from Rohit Sharma saying, "You are playing tomorrow," which secured his place in the playing XI.

As for Virat Kohli, insider reports from the Times of India suggest that his swelling has improved. With three days remaining until the match, it is anticipated that he will recover in time for the game in Cuttack and could rejoin the team.

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Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer, who seized his opportunity, made headlines with an impressive innings of 59 runs off 36 balls, including nine fours and two sixes. His outstanding performance provided a solid foundation for the chase after India had a shaky start. With Iyer’s fantastic return, it will be interesting to see how Team India shapes up once Virat Kohli returns. Stay tuned for updates!