IND vs Eng 2nd ODI: In the three -match ODI series being played between India and England, Team India won the first match and took the lead in the series. Now the second ODI of the series will be played in Cuttack on 09 February.
In the first ODI against England, Team India star batsman Virat Kohli was kept out of the team’s playing XI due to injury, but if Virat Kohli fits in Cuttack and returns to the team, then which player will have to sacrifice, Yashasvi Jaiswal or Shreyas Iyer? The return of Virat Kohli in the second ODI against England may change Team India’s playing XI.
What is update on Virat Kohli’s injury?
According to what BCCI had told during the first ODI, Virat is out of the first ODI only due to the problem of knee. His return to the second match is scheduled. It is a matter of good news, but his return will prove to be headache for captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir.
There may be change in the top order of Team India
The return of Virat Kohli can change the upper order. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who debuted from the previous match, may have to pay the price of Kohli’s return and sit on the bench. This can change the top order of Team India. The opening may feature a pair of Shubman Gill and captain Rohit Sharma. Gill is in good form and scored 87 runs in the last match.
Who will have to sacrifice on Kohli’s return?
Virat Kohli will be seen playing at number 3 and Shreyas Iyer in fourth place. KL Rahul will be seen on the field as a wicketkeeper. After this, there is less hope of change in the list of all -rounders. Which includes the names of Hardik Pandya, Jadeja and Akshar Patel. Jadeja took 3 wickets in the last ODI and Akshar Patel played a brilliant half -century of 51 runs with 1 wicket.
There will be no change in bowling
There is no possibility of any change in bowling. Mohammad Shami’s return to fast bowling with Kuldeep Yadav was strong. Harshit Rana also played a big role in breaking England’s back with his sharp bowling.
Team India’s possible playing XI for second ODI
India: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Akshar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana.
