Just before the first ODI began on Thursday, Virat Kohli was spotted in Nagpur attempting to demonstrate his fitness.

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.

In the third delivery of the 19th over by Ravindra Jadeja, England’s batter Joe Root was dismissed via an LBW, creating a ’Nelson’ moment.

England will be looking for a measure of revenge when they take on India in the first of three One Day Internationals on their tour of the country.

India have bowled England out for 248 in the 1st ODI at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. The Men in Blue made a concerted bowling effort, with debutant Harshit Rana and Ravindra Jadeja taking three wickets each.

Harshit Rana made his ODI debut as India fielded two specialist pacers with Mohammed Shami being the other, in the first ODI against England in Nagpur. Harshit has created an all-time unwanted record for India in his debut match against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium,

The Three Lions have announced their playing combination for the first ODI of the three-match series against India. Check the entire line-up of England for the game at VCA Stadium, Nagpur, only on Cri

Rohit also confirmed that Virat Kohli was unavailable for the first game due to a knee injury sustained during training

England batsman Joe Root will make his first ODI appearance since 2023 after being named in the team to face India in the opening match of the series in Nagpur on Thursday. Root, England's leading test run scorer and second on the ODI list,

England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and put India to bowl in the first ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday. After an enthralling T20I series ended with a thumping 4-1 for the hosts,