Virat Kohli is forced to miss the first ODI of the series, with Yashasvi Jaiswal making his debut in the format.

Sanjay Bangar, a former cricketer and batting coach from India, suggests that switching formats might be advantageous for the underperforming pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Their upcoming challenges in international cricket include a 3-match ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy.

The last time Kohli missed an international game for India due to an injury was in January 2021, when a back spasm ruled him out of the second Test against South Africa

Sanjay Bangar on Wednesday reckoned the change in format and their past exploits in ODIs could bring glad tidings for the struggling duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Meanwhile, the Delhi-born cricketer is on the verge of completing 14000 runs in ODIs and will become the third batter to do it if he can make 96 in the 50-over games. Only Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara have crossed the milestone in the format but Kohli can also become the fastest to reach the landmark.

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.

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.

I ndi will be missing Virat Kohli in the first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday after the star batter had a discomfort in his knee during the training on Wednesday. Comin