Just before the first ODI began on Thursday, Virat Kohli was spotted in Nagpur attempting to demonstrate his fitness.

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.

In the third delivery of the 19th over by Ravindra Jadeja, England’s batter Joe Root was dismissed via an LBW, creating a ’Nelson’ moment.

England will be looking for a measure of revenge when they take on India in the first of three One Day Internationals on their tour of the country.

India have bowled England out for 248 in the 1st ODI at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. The Men in Blue made a concerted bowling effort, with debutant Harshit Rana and Ravindra Jadeja taking three wickets each.

The Three Lions have announced their playing combination for the first ODI of the three-match series against India. Check the entire line-up of England for the game at VCA Stadium, Nagpur, only on Cri

Rohit also confirmed that Virat Kohli was unavailable for the first game due to a knee injury sustained during training

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.

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

The former India captain missed spot in India's playing XI for the first ODI against England. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana makes debut.