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,

A former India cricketer has emphasized the critical need for Virat Kohli to get some game time in ODI series against England before the ICC Champions Trophy.

In a twist of fate, the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy ended in a joint victory for India and Sri Lanka. While Sri Lanka set a target of 245 in the final in Colombo, India's innings was halted due to heavy rain. The match was rescheduled for the next day but interrupted by rain again washed out the match.