Virat Kohli has returned from a knee injury as England won the toss and opted to bat against India in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium.

Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel smashed half-centuries as India defeated England by four wickets in the opening one-day international on Thursday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series that is a warmup for the Champions Trophy.

Star batter Virat Kohli has recovered from a sore right knee and is fit to play the second ODI against England here on Sunday, confirmed batting coach Sitanshu Kotak

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said that star batter Virat Kohli who missed the first ODI against England is currently fit.

A win in the first ODI of the three-match series further stretched 's fine run in the ongoing white-ball series against England. Opting to bat first in Nagpur, England commenced the initial half of the powerplay with explosive intent.

The Indian team and England received a grand welcome from the fans as they reached Bhubaneswar Airport on Friday, February 7 ahead of the second ODI in Cuttack. Fans arrived to get a glimpse of the stars as both teams made their way to the team hotels.

Team India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir were having a long and serious chat after the Men in Blue’s win over England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday,