Virat Kohli was unable to participate in the first ODI against England as he was sidelined with a knee injury.

Virat Kohli's fitness has been talked about for many years, as the Indian cricketer boasts a personality that reflects determination, longevity, consistency, and endurance. However, even the likes of Virat Kohli have been subject to match fitness issues due to injury.

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.

Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the first ODI in Nagpur against England because of a knee injury sustained during a physical workout. This injury unfairly hampers India’s Champions Trophy run. India is trying to perfect its roster in the last stretch before the major competition starts on February 19,