Virat Kohli had a sore right knee that made him sit out from the first ODI against England in Nagpur. He is likely to play in the second ODI in Cuttack on February 9.

Shubman Gill mentioned that Virat Kohli experienced slight knee swelling in the morning, but he was fine during practice the night prior to the match.

Shubman Gill has brushed aside any concerns about Virat Kohli's fitness and claimed that the star batter will definitely play the second ODI against England in Cuttack. Kohli suffered a knee injury, which ruled him out of the match in Nagpur.

Virat Kohli missed the first ODI against England in Nagpur due to a sore right knee. He is expected to be available on February 9 in Cuttack for the second game.

A stampede-like situation broke out outside the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Wednesday, as thousands of cricket lovers queued up to buy offline tickets for the second ODI between India and England. The match will be played on February 9. The crowd grew so large that local police had to resort to water cannons to disperse it, per reports.

India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill has dismissed concerns over Virat Kohli’s knee injury, confirming that the star batter will be available for the second ODI against England in Cuttack on February 9.

According to a report by The Times of India, Virat Kohli's injury does not look that bad, and he will play for India in the second ODI vs England at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack on February 9 (Sunday).