ENG vs IND 1st ODI: Top 3 players to watch out for
England and India meet for the first of three One-Day Internationals at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
1) Virat Kohli
This could be the last time Indian fans could see the talismanic Virat Kohli in England. The country has been a place of turnaround for the batting stalwart, with memories of the historic 2018 Test tour still fresh in the minds of fans. Kohli, who is still a key part of the ODI side, missed the series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the final of the 2026 Indian Premier League.
Kohli is widely considered the greatest batter in the ODI format due to his magnitude of runs, understanding of the pace of the game and catalogue of iconic knocks. Despite his last appearance for India coming in January, Kohli's last seven innings have seen him record six 50-plus scores, of which three are centuries. He will be looking to continue this form against a spirited England side coming off a historic T20I series win.
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