Virat Kohli, who missed the first ODI due to injury, is now fully fit and set to make his return to action in his favorite format.

Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed Virat Kohli's availability for the second ODI on Sunday in Cuttack after the batter missed the Nagpur ODI due to knee injury.

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.

Virat Kohli, who missed the first ODI in Nagpur due to fitness issues, is just 94 runs away from reaching 14,000 runs in ODI cricket. If he accomplishes this feat in IND vs ENG 2nd ODI, he will become only the third batter in history to do so, joining legends Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.

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

Virat Kohli is healthy and ready to play against England in the second ODI, as per Sitanshu Kotak. Virat showed up for practice and is prepared for action.

Virat Kohli is forced to miss the first ODI of the series, with Yashasvi Jaiswal making his debut in the format.

Shreyas Iyer made a statement with his tremendous of 59 off just 36 deliveries in the first game which swung the game in India's favour during their chase. Iyer came in after India lost both their openers - Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed that Virat Kohli is fit to play the second One Day International match against England on Sunday at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

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.

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.