Star batter Virat Kohli has recovered from a sore right knee and is fit to play the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday, confirmed batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. "Virat Kohli is fit to play.

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said that star batter Virat Kohli who missed the first ODI against England is currently fit.

Virat Kohli is fit to return for India’s second ODI against England in Cuttack. India’s batting coach confirmed Kohli’s availability on the eve of the match on Saturday. Kohli’s return will add depth to India’s batting lineup as they aim for an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

Virat Kohli was not part of the Indian team in the first ODI against England due to a swollen knee. Kohli had trained with the Indian team ahead of the first match but didn't feature in the series opener in Nagpur.

Virat Kohli has recovered from the knee injury that ruled him out of the 1st ODI against England and the former India captain is all set to play the 2nd game in Cuttack on Sunday, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak announced on Saturday.

India will be keen to see Rohit and Kohli shine again as they did at the Barabati Stadium in the past, ahead of the fast-approaching Champions Trophy.

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has confirmed Virat Kohli 's availability for the second ODI against England. Kotak provided an update on Kohli's fitness in the pre-match press conference while stating, "Virat Kohli is fit to play. He has come for practice and is good to go."

However, he didn't divulge who among openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer would be dropped if Kohli returns.

India will aim to extend their lead in the three-match series against England in Cuttack on Sunday, aiming for a 2-0 lead. The focus will be on Virat Kohli’s return to the playing XI and Rohit Sharma’s performance with the bat.

India vs England 2nd ODI: India's star batter Virat Kohli will return to action for the Men in Blue on Sunday (February 9) against England in the second ODI of the 3-match series as he has recovered from his sore right knee. Kohli is fit to play, confirmed batting coach Sitanshu Kotak as per PTI.

Virat Kohli is fit to play the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday after missing the first game due to a knee injury. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed his availability on the eve of the match.