In the last match, Kohli was unable to play due to swelling in his right knee. In his place, Shreyas Iyer was included in the playing XI. Kohli’s issue had raised concerns for the Indian team.

Kohli couldn’t play due to swelling in his right knee
In the previous match, Kohli couldn’t play due to swelling in his right knee. Shreyas Iyer was included in the playing 11 in his place. Kohli’s issue raised concerns within the Indian team, especially with the upcoming Champions Trophy starting on February 19 in Dubai. Considering the preparation for the tournament, this was quite crucial.

Kohli to Play in Second ODI

Gill, who played a crucial role in India’s four-wicket victory in the first ODI in Nagpur by scoring 87 runs, told Disney Hotstar that Kohli’s injury is not serious. He said Kohli had a good practice session on Wednesday but had some swelling in his knee on Thursday morning. He will definitely return for the second ODI.

Gill Talks About His Half-Century

The top-order batsman stated that he wasn’t focused on scoring a century during the first ODI. He said, “No, I wasn’t thinking about my century. I was focusing on the field placements and playing my shots accordingly. I was trying to dominate the bowler.”

Does Gill Face Any Difficulty Batting at Number 3?

Gill has been opening in ODIs, but he said he didn’t have any issues batting at number 3 during the series against England. He explained, “I bat at number 3 in Test cricket, so I didn’t have to adjust much. Batting at number 3 is quite challenging because you need to play according to the match situation.”

He added, “If the team loses early wickets, you have to play more cautiously. If the team gets a good start, you try to build on that. I play according to the match situation.”