Virat Kohli Strapped Knee Catches Attention as His Animated Gestures Entertain Kevin Pietersen After 1st ODI
Virat Kohli missed the 1st ODI against England due to a knee injury but remained highly involved, passionately cheering from the dressing room. India won by four wickets, with Shubman Gill scoring 87 runs. Debutant Harshit Rana was impressed with the key wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3-26. Kohli is expected to return for the 2nd ODI on February 11.
The first ODI between India and England in Nagpur saw Virat Kohli sidelined due to a knee injury, missing his first international match since January 2022. Despite his absence, Kohli remained an energetic presence in the dressing room, cheering for his teammates as India secured a comfortable four-wicket victory while chasing England’s target of 249 runs. Shubman Gill starred with a fluent 87 off 96 balls, forming key partnerships with Shreyas Iyer (59) and Axar Patel (52), helping India finish the chase with over 11 overs to spare.
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On the bowling front, debutant Harshit Rana impressed by dismissing Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, and Liam Livingstone, while experienced pacer Mohammed Shami claimed a crucial wicket. Among spinners, Ravindra Jadeja delivered a standout performance with figures of 3/26 in nine overs. A viral moment from the match involved Kohli animatedly interacting with former England captain Kevin Pietersen, even showing his strapped knee.
Vice-captain Gill later confirmed that Kohli is expected to return for the second ODI in Cuttack on February 11. His absence was primarily precautionary, keeping in mind India’s preparations for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Fans eagerly await Kohli’s return as India aims to seal the series.
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