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[Watch] Virat Kohli Struggles In Fitness Test Ahead Of 1st ODI vs England

Abhinav Tyagi

Virat Kohli - (Source:@PriyanshEdits/Insta)Virat Kohli - (Source:@PriyanshEdits/Insta)

On Thursday, February 6, India locked horns against England at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. After a long time, the Men in Blue returned to the fifty-over format, and the fans turned up in big numbers to see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma play in white-ball cricket.

Much to everyone's disappointment, Virat Kohli was left out of the playing XI because of an injury. As per reports, Virat sprained his right knee a day before the first ODI and missed out in the series opener. Notably, the management waited till the last moment for Virat to prove his fitness and gets the green light from the doctors to feature in the Nagpur match.

Virat Kohli Struggles During Fitness Test

However, Virat failed the quick fitness Test. Meanwhile, a video has been floating on the internet regarding the same, where Virat was seen holding his knee in discomfort after short jogs and sprints. Watch the video here. 

India Sweat In Panic After Kohli's Injury

Kohli's injury concern has made India sweat in panic as the fans are worried because Champions Trophy 2025 starts on February 19, which is less than two weeks away. Although, the reports suggest that the injury isn't a major one, but rather Virat is struggling with a sore knee which would be fine in a few days.

Nonetheless, India would utilise Virat carefully going forward and it is likely that he might also miss the 2nd ODI as a precautionary measure. Talking about the ongoing match, England are 211/7 after 41 overs and it is to be seen whether India would miss Virat Kohli when they walk to bat.