IND vs ENG / Will Kohli play in the second ODI or not? Gill made the picture clear before the match

IND vs ENG: The absence of star batsman Virat Kohli in the first ODI against England had worried the fans. He could not play in this match due to knee pain, and in his place young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal got a chance to debut. However, even without Kohli, the Indian team performed brilliantly and won the first ODI by 4 wickets. Now the second match will be played on February 9, and the biggest question in the minds of the fans is whether Virat Kohli will play in this match?

Shubman Gill's statement - Kohli's return is certain

Team India vice-captain Shubman Gill has given a relief news about Kohli's fitness. In a conversation with Disney Hotstar, he said that Virat Kohli's injury is not serious. He had a good practice on Wednesday, but there was slight swelling in his knee on Thursday morning. Gill assured that Kohli will definitely play in the second ODI.

Shubman Gill played at number-3 in the first ODI

In the first ODI, Shubman Gill got a chance to bat at number-3, where he played a key role in the team's victory by scoring a brilliant 87 runs. Usually Gill opens, but he also played this new role very well. Gill said that he has batted at number three in Tests as well, so he did not have to adjust much. He admitted that batting at number three is challenging because here shots have to be played according to the situation of the game.

This match will be important for Kohli

Virat Kohli has been struggling with poor form for some time now. His return will be important not only for Team India but also for his personal performance. Kohli would like to regain his rhythm before the Champions Trophy 2025. India still has to play two more ODIs, which can be a great opportunity for Kohli to boost his confidence.

Gill's confident performance

Shubman Gill said about his century that he does not focus on personal achievements, but plays according to the needs of the team. He said that he was trying to dominate the bowlers and was also fully focused on his fielding.

Conclusion

The second ODI match will be very important for Team India, especially considering the return of Virat Kohli. Kohli's presence will increase the confidence and strength of the team. The Indian team will definitely benefit from his experience and understanding of the game. Now it will be interesting to see what kind of impression he leaves with his performance in this match.