England's Training Controversy: India swept the ODI series against England with a commanding 3-0 victory at home. However, England's lackluster performance has drawn criticism. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri suggests that the team’s poor form stems from a negligent approach to practice sessions. England captain Jos Buttler has dismissed Shastri’s claims, offering a contrasting perspective on the matter.
<h2>IND vs ENG ODI Series Summary</h2>
India secured a commanding 4-1 victory in the T20I series and carried that momentum into the ODIs. The series opener in Nagpur saw England opt to bat first after winning the toss. However, their batting effort was underwhelming, managing just 248 runs. India comfortably chased the target in 39 overs, making a strong statement.
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In the second ODI at Barabati Stadium, England showed improvement, posting 304. However, Rohit Sharma’s comeback century anchored India's chase, showcasing their superior batting strength. With this win, India sealed the series.
The final ODI was England’s last chance to salvage pride. India’s batting lineup delivered collectively, setting a daunting 350+ target. England’s top order failed to convert starts, while the middle order collapsed entirely, leading to their worst batting display of the tour. India cruised to a dominant 142-run victory, completing a 3-0 series sweep.
<h2>Ravi Shastri-Kevin Peterson and the Training session</h2>
As England suffered a crushing 142-run defeat, marking their seventh loss in eight matches, former India cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri criticized their preparation. While commentating, Shastri remarked that the visitors had “barely had a proper net session throughout the tour, if at all.”
He emphasized that progress is impossible without putting in the necessary effort, as England once again struggled with the bat, collapsing to 214 all out while chasing India's imposing total of 356.
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Former England captain Kevin Pietersen also weighed in, questioning why Tom Banton—who arrived in India on Monday as a replacement for the injured Jacob Bethell—was seen on the golf course the next day instead of honing his skills in training. Later, Pietersen reinforced his stance through a social media post, strongly criticizing England’s preparation and overall approach.
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Despite having several days off, England’s demanding schedule has included six internal flights, three of which exceeded 1200 Kms. This rigorous travel has led captain Jos Buttler to defend both his and head coach Brendon McCullum’s approach, emphasizing the challenges faced by the team.  
Notably, India have had only one additional training session compared to England, with both teams navigating a grueling itinerary—playing across eight different venues in just 22 days.
<h2>Jos Buttler's Counter on the Issue</h2>
"I'm not sure that's quite true. I think we've had a reasonably long tour, a few long travel days... there have been a couple of times we've not trained, but we've certainly done plenty of training throughout the tour." 
"We obviously try to create a really good environment but don't mistake that for a lazy environment or a lack of effort. The guys are desperate to perform, do well, and improve."
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Jos Buttler defended England’s training approach, acknowledged their struggles, emphasized their potential ahead of the Champions Trophy, addressed spin concerns and praised Adil Rashid’s performance as a key positive from the series.

Buttler dismissed the criticism, highlighted England’s potential despite poor results, discussed spin struggles, and lauded Adil Rashid’s impressive bowling throughout the series.

Ravi Shastri's Claim and Jos Buttler's Counter! A Walk-Around the England's Training Controversy

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IND vs ENG 3rd ODI: As India and England prepare for the third and final ODI in Ahmedabad, each team has its own set of goals and challenges. With the series in hand, India could look for a couple of practice games for benched players, and England would want to win the last game, at least for the pride.
India, already looking well-settled ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, will seek another dominant performance to round off the series. Meanwhile, England, struggling in the crucial middle overs, will aim for a complete batting display, particularly against spin. Rohit Sharma’s century in Cuttack and Jos Buttler’s acknowledgment of modern ODI dynamics set the stage for another exciting contest at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
<h2>Playing Conditions &amp; Pitch Report  </h2>
Match Details   - Date &amp; Time: February 12, 2025, 2:30 PM IST   - Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad  
<h2>Pitch Report Of Narendra Modi Stadium</h2>
Ahmedabad has historically been a tough venue for batters, with the lowest average first-innings score (240) in this series. The pitch provides significant assistance to spinners in the first innings, while pacers find more swing under lights. Additionally, the large square boundaries will impact batting strategies, making boundary-scoring tougher. Dew has played a major role in past games at this venue, with five of the last eight ODIs being won by chasing sides.  
<h3>Conditions to Expect  </h3>
<ul>
<li>A slow surface favoring spinners early on.  </li>
<li>The Pacers might get swing under the lights.  </li>
<li>Dew in the second innings could make defending totals difficult.  </li>
<li>Captains might prefer to chase after winning the toss.  </li>
</ul>
<h2>Squads and Probable Playing XIs</h2>
India Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal  
India Probable XI:
1. Rohit Sharma (c) 2. Shubman Gill 3. Virat Kohli 4. Shreyas Iyer 5. Axar Patel 6. KL Rahul / Rishabh Pant (wk) 7. Hardik Pandya 8. Ravindra Jadeja 9. Arshdeep Singh / Harshit Rana 10. Varun Chakravarthy 11. Mohammed Shami
England Squad: Philip Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Jamie Smith, Jacob Bethell
England Probable XI:
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<li>Philip Salt (wk)</li>
<li>Ben Duckett</li>
<li>Joe Root</li>
<li>Harry Brook</li>
<li>Jos Buttler (c)</li>
<li>Liam Livingstone</li>
<li>Tom Banton / Jamie Overton</li>
<li>Gus Atkinson / Brydon Carse</li>
<li>Adil Rashid</li>
<li>Mark Wood</li>
<li>Saqib Mahmood / Jofra Archer</li>
</ol>
India heads into this match as the stronger, more settled team, while England will look to overcome their struggles in the middle overs. Ahmedabad's pitch favors spin early and swing late, so both teams must be strategic with their batting and bowling approaches. A thrilling contest awaits as both sides fine-tune their preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy.

India and England are set to clash in the 3rd ODI in Ahmedabad. India looks settled, while England struggles against spin. The pitch favors spinners early, pacers later. Dew may influence the chasing strategy. 

India seeks dominance as England fights spin struggles in Ahmedabad’s low-scoring conditions. Toss is crucial with dew favoring chasing teams.

IND vs ENG 3rd ODI Preview, Squads and Probable Playing11s, Pitch Reports and more

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The second match of the three-match ODI series between India and England was played on 9 February (Sunday) at Barabaati Stadium of Cuttack and in this game, the Indian Team secured an easy win by a margin of four wickets and took an unassailable lead of 2-0. Skipper Rohit Sharma played a fiery knock of 119 runs in 90 deliveries, which consisted of 12 fours and seven sixes. 
<h2>KL Rahul's below par performance with the bat continues</h2>
The return of Rohit Sharma to his explosive form was a good news for the Indian fans but wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul delivered yet another disappointing performance with the bat in this match as well. He returned to dugout after scoring just 10 runs and even in the previous match of the series, the 31-year-old managed to score just two runs. 
In both games, the former LSG skipper had a chance to apply the finishing touches but, he returned to the pavilion and failed to help the Men in Blue get over the line. 
Even in last year's Sri Lanka tour, Rahul wasn't able to do anything special with the bat, managing to score just 31 runs in two innings. Rishabh Pant replaced him in the side in the 3rd ODI. If we take a close look at his stats, then we get to know that Rahul has amassed just 43 runs in the last four One-Day International games at a miserable average of 10.75, which goes on to reflect his struggles in the format. 
Rahul's glove work was also poor in the Cuttack ODI as his mistake led to Joe Root getting a lifeline. On his advice, skipper Rohit Sharma decided not to take the DRS review versus Root but the replays later showed that the ball was hitting the stumps.
After watching the replays, skipper Rohit regretted the decision of not taking the DRS and was very pissed off with KL Rahul. A wicketkeeper's advice is very important in taking a call of DRS reviews for LBW. 
<h2>Will Pant get a chance to play in the 3rd ODI? </h2>
The question which arises here is, will the Indian team management carry on with KL Rahul as the main wicketkeeper in the 3rd &amp; Final ODI of the series in Ahmedabad? Wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant is a part of the squad as well and the 27-year-old is a better wicketkeeper than KL Rahul and also has a lot of experience of keeping the wickets on bouncy &amp; spinning tracks. 
The newly appointed LSG skipper has participated in 31 One-Day International matches for the Men in Blue, where he has managed to score 871 runs at a decent average of 33.50. He has also slammed five fifties and a century in the format. 
KL Rahul, on the other hand, has amassed 2,863 runs in 79 ODI games at an average of 47.71 with the help of seven hundreds and 18 fifties. While the statistics of the latter are better than the former, constant failures of the latter with the bat is increasing the tension of the Indian team management ahead of Champions Trophy 2025.The team management would definitely want to give an attacking batsman like Pant a chance to prove himself before the commencement of the Champions Trophy.

KL Rahul (L) and Rishabh Pant (R) of Team India | Image Credits: Associated Press and Getty Images

KL Rahul has not been in good form with the bat since the conclusion of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup and the Indian Team Management might just run out of patience with the 31-year-old if he doesn't perform on a consistent basis

IND vs ENG: KL Rahul's below par performance with the bat might force the Indian Team Management to go ahead with Rishabh Pant as the wicketkeeper batter in the 3rd ODI versus England in Ahmedabad. The 31-year-old has been in poor form with the bat since the conclusion of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023

IND vs ENG: KL Rahul's below average performance with the bat might lead to Rishabh Pant getting a chance in Ahmedabad

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Team India's captain and legendary batter Rohit Sharma is just one step away from scripting history in International Cricket, as he is set to create a huge record in the 3rd ODI versus England. Let us tell you that the third and final match of three-match ODI series between India and England is slated to be played on the 12th of February, Wednesday at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium of Ahmedabad. 
The Men in Blue have already clinched the series and have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead. The forthcoming third ODI versus the Three Lions can prove to be historic for skipper Rohit. 
<h2>Rohit Sharma has a chance to create history</h2>
In the third One-Day International versus the Jos Buttler-led team, the 37-year-old will be aiming to create a record which will help him achieve the level of greatness. If the veteran batter manages to slam a hundred in this match too, then he will create a record of centuries in International Cricket. 
He's on the brink of slamming 50 Hundreds in International Cricket and by doing so, the 'Hitman' will become the third Indian batter to slam 50 tons in International Cricket for the Indian Team. 
<h2>Set to equal the feat of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli</h2>
So far, only the duo of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar &amp; Virat 'The King' Kohli have recorded more than 50 hundreds for India in International Cricket. The former has 100 centuries to his name while the latter has slammed 81 tons till date. 
Rohit, on the other hand, has breached the 100 runs mark 49 times at present. If the 37-year-old scores yet another ton in the third One-Day versus England, he will become the 10 batter in the world and only the third Indian to complete a half-century of Hundreds in International Cricket. 
<h3>Indians who have slammed 50+ tons in International Cricket</h3>
1. Sachin Tendulkar - 100 centuries (Tests - 51 and ODIs - 49)

2. Virat Kohli - 81 centuries (Tests – 30, ODIs – 50 and T20Is – 1)

<h2>Most centuries in International cricket</h2>

1. Sachin Tendulkar of India - 100 centuries

2. Virat Kohli of India - 81* centuries

3. Ricky Ponting of Australia- 71 centuries

4. Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka- 63 centuries

5. Jacques Kallis of South Africa- 62 centuries

6. Hashim Amla of South Africa- 55 centuries

7. Mahela Jayawardene of Sri Lanka– 54 centuries

8. Brian Lara of West Indies - 53 centuries

9. Joe Root of England- 52* centuries

10. David Warner of Australia- 49 centuries

11. Rohit Sharma (India) - 49* centuries

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Rohit Sharma of Team India celebrates scoring a century in the 2nd ODI versus England | Image Credits: Associated Press & Getty Images

Indian Skipper Rohit Sharma is in great form after slamming his 49th International ton in the 2nd ODI versus England. There's some good news for Rohit Sharma fans as he now has the chance of scripting history in International Cricket if he manages to slam a hundred in the 3rd ODI versus England

Indian Captain Rohit Sharma has a chance of creating history in Internet Cricket as a century in the 3rd ODI versus England can help him match the duo of Sachin Tendulkar & Virat Kohli

Captain Rohit Sharma is one step away from creating history in International Cricket, set to match Sachin & Virat

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India has kicked off the ODI series against England in dominant fashion, winning the first two matches convincingly. The team is showing great balance, adaptability, and match-winning performances across departments. 
However, one key talking point remains—India’s batting order. With KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya slotted at No. 6 and No. 7, respectively, the question arises: Is this the best use of their batting prowess, or is India leaving too much firepower unused until too late in the innings?  
<h2>KL Rahul at No. 6 – A Tactical Misstep?</h2>
KL Rahul is a class batter, someone who has excelled in various positions and formats. But seeing him come in at No. 6 feels like a waste of his abilities. A player of his caliber should ideally be batting higher, influencing the game rather than arriving too late to make a significant impact. 
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His current form hasn’t been the best, and one could argue that his lower batting position is contributing to this dip. For a batter who thrives on responsibility and rhythm, No. 6 is simply too low.  
<h2>The Left-Right Obsession: Is Gambhir Overdoing It?</h2>
One of the key reasons behind this batting order shuffle is India’s insistence on maintaining a left-right batting combination in the middle order. Gautam Gambhir has been particularly firm on this approach, at times seemingly prioritizing it over individual player roles. His push to include Yashasvi Jaiswal at all costs nearly led to Shreyas Iyer being dropped—despite Iyer being a proven performer in the middle order.  
This strategy also disrupted India’s well-set opening combination of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, who have an outstanding ODI average of around 74. The proposed plan was to push Gill to No. 4 to accommodate Jaiswal at the top, with Virat Kohli at No. 3. However, breaking a successful opening pair could have hurt the team’s natural rhythm and stability.  
<h2>Axar Patel at No. 5 – A Bold Move, But At What Cost?</h2>
Perhaps the most surprising decision of all has been Axar Patel’s promotion to No. 5. To his credit, Axar has delivered some impactful performances in this position, proving his ability to contribute with the bat. He has played two crucial innings, providing stability and momentum when needed against England. However, while his performances have been commendable, the bigger question remains—does this move strengthen India’s overall batting structure?  
Axar at No. 5 means a player like KL Rahul, a specialist batter, gets pushed to No. 6, and Hardik Pandya, an elite batting all-rounder, finds himself at No. 7. This raises concerns about whether the team is utilizing its best batting resources in the most effective manner.  
<h2>Hardik Pandya – Wasted at No. 7</h2>
Hardik Pandya is not just a finisher—he is a game-changer. His best utilization comes when he bats at No. 5 or No. 6, where he can pace the innings, take calculated risks, and turn games in India’s favor. Slotting him at No. 7 restricts his ability to face enough deliveries and impact the game as he should. If India wants to maximize Pandya’s batting potential, he needs to be moved up the order.  
<h2>Is it Time to Play Rishabh Pant?</h2>
If India is determined to have a left-hander in the middle order, why not opt for Rishabh Pant? He is not only a natural left-hander but also a better wicketkeeper than KL Rahul. Slotting Pant at No. 5 would allow Hardik Pandya to bat at No. 6, followed by Axar and Ravindra Jadeja at No. 7 and No. 8. This would maintain the left-right balance without forcing top-quality right-hand batters too low in the order.  
India has been performing exceptionally well in the series, but the team management must ensure that its best players are being used to their full potential. KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya batting at No. 6 and No. 7 seems like an underutilization of their skill sets. While Axar Patel’s promotion has worked so far, the bigger picture—team combination and batting order balance—needs to be reconsidered.  
If India wants to continue its winning momentum, it must find the perfect balance between strategy and practicality. The best players should get the best opportunities, and team success should always come before rigid tactical preferences.

India's batting order raises concerns as KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya bat too low. While Axar Patel has done well at No. 5, team balance remains questionable. A rethink is necessary.

India’s batting order sees KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya underutilized, with Axar Patel at No. 5. Is this strategy sustainable?

Batting Strategy or Blunder? KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya at 6 and 7

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Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, has finally broken his 16-innings drought in style! If there's one batter in modern cricket who can fearlessly step down against Mark Wood and launch him into the stands, it’s Rohit Sharma!
A big but impactful innings from Rohit Sharma was due and this innings featuring a HUNDRED from the dynamic skipper has stamped his true arrival. 
<h2>Rohit Sharma's Stylish Innings</h2>
Sharma got off the mark with a single on the third ball of the opening over. However, he didn’t take long to shift gears. In the second over, he unleashed his intent with a crisp boundary followed by a towering six, signaling his intent for a big innings. His momentum only grew stronger as he dispatched Saqib Mehmood for two massive sixes before play was briefly halted due to floodlight issues.
The short break did little to disrupt Sharma’s rhythm. As soon as play resumed, he launched a blistering six off Mark Wood’s 150 km/h thunderbolt. Racing to 43 off just 27 deliveries, he capitalized on Adil Rashid’s over, striking back-to-back fours to bring up his half-century in under 30 balls. His fifty, laced with four sixes and two fours, came at an impressive strike rate of 174.
This knock ended his ten-innings drought without a fifty, marking his third-fastest ODI half-century. But Sharma wasn’t done yet. With a blend of aggression and calculated stroke play, he looked determined to push even further.
He cautiously added the next 30 runs off 25 balls, adjusting his approach as the powerplay ended and two wickets tumbled at the other end. Maintaining his composure, he focused on strike rotation, building a steady partnership with Shreyas Iyer.
The white ball monster was in his true colors today and while playing a safe game in his 80s, he suddenly smoked a 145Kmph ball for a ride 80 meters away! His clear-cut mindset and determined intent were with his every stroke. After a long patience, he stepped up and smacked a six the Adil Rashid to reach his 100 in style.
He smashed three more boundaries in the next five balls he faced. He was at 119 when Liam Livingstone got the ball in his hands and in attempt to smack another six, he mishit a loopy and Adil Rashid didn't make any mistake to grab it. 
Before that, England won the toss and asked India to bowl first. Again, a good Partnership at the top helped England win the powerplay battle, with 75 runs in the first 10 overs without losing a wicket. Root and Duckett played in good rhythm, the middle order supported well and England finally breached the 300-run mark. 
<h2>Rohit Sharma's Innings Analysis</h2>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Runs Scored</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">119</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">Balls Played</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">90</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">Strike Rate</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">132.20</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">6s</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">12</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">Balls for the First 50 Runs </td>
<td style="height: 20px;">30</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">Balls for the next 50 Runs </td>
<td style="height: 20px;">46</td>
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More to come...

A thumping ton marks the return of form of Skipper Rohit Sharma. An international fifty after 10 innings for Rohit Sharma has boosted the confidence of the 140 Crore Indians for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Much-awaited big innings from Rohit Sharma have arrived! This post covers the stylish innings by Rohit Sharma after 16 innings in international cricket.

HITMAN is BACK! Rohit Sharma Stamped his Comeback with a TON in the Cuttack ODI

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India captain Rohit Sharma has been having a decent time on the field in the ongoing second ODI against England. The match between the two teams is currently taking place at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. 
Rohit Sharma tried different things in the field, but England batters also made sure that they give their best. Although India's captain made good bowling changes, they were not able to pick wickets at regular intervals, which was cause of concern for the team. 
Rohit Sharma, with his field placements, also made sure that India doesn't leak runs. But fast bowler Harshit Rana made a big blunder, and off his bowling, he conceded four extra runs, which came in the form of an overthrow and didn't amaze the captain. 
On the 5th ball of the 32nd over, Harshit Rana bowled a delivery that Jos Buttler defended to the left of the bowler. The England skipper was out of his crease, but  Harshit Rana, in his followthrough, collected to the left and had a wild throw at the stumps. 
It was pretty needless as the ball went past the keeper, KL Rahul, to go for a boundary. This didn't make India captain Rohit Sharma happy as he was seen livid with the effort of Harshit Rana and was seen yelling at him: "Dimag hai ki nahi tere pass". 
Even Hardik Pandya wasn't happy with the way Harshit Rana made the overthrow. He, too, gestured to the fast bowler that it was a needless throw and was seen expressing his disappointment. 
You can see the video at the end: 
Coming to the match, England came up with a great effort with the bat after a poor outing in the first game. The visitors posted a total of 304 runs on the board. Joe Root (69) and Ben Duckett (65) slammed half-centuries that took a team to the big total. 
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<h2>Watch: Rohit Sharma expresses his frustration over Harshit Rana </h2>

Rohit Sharma fumes at Harshit Rana {PC:X}

Rohit Sharma tried different things in the field, but England batters also made sure that they give their best.

India captain Rohit Sharma has been having a decent time on the field in the ongoing second ODI against England.

Watch: Rohit Sharma yells "dimag hai ki nahi tere pass" to Harshit Rana after pacer gives away overthrow for four

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India batter Shreyas Iyer is all set to be dropped for the second ODI against England to make way for Virat Kohli. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that Yashasvi Jaiswal is all set to retain his place in the team for the second match. 
Virat Kohli, who missed the first game due to a knee injury, has regained his fitness and is all set to be back in the team. However, Shreyas Iyer might face the axe as he originally wasn't slated to play the first game as was revealed by him after the match. 
Shreyas Iyer played the first game as was informed by skipper Rohit Sharma on the eve of the match that he might play. However, the batter made sure that cashed on the opportunity as he played a powerful innings and slammed a brutal half-century that helped India win the first match of the three-match series. 
Shreyas Iyer played an innings of 59 runs as he counter-attacked the English bowlers when India lost two wickets early. He looked extremely solid with his shots and also played the short ball with absolute control and ensured that he bailed his team out of trouble. 
<h2> Shreyas Iyer was absent from India’s option nets session on Saturday</h2>
However, despite playing well, he might be dropped. The report claimed that Shreyas Iyer was absent from India’s option nets session on Saturday, the eve of the second match. If he gets dropped then it will be a massive call from the management, especially with what he did in the last game of the series. 
On the other hand, it is learned that Yashasvi Jaiswal will be continuing as an opener in the second ODI against England. This is because team management wants to focus on the left-right combination, and hence, he will be opening, and Gill might be demoted to 4. 
The last two ODIs against England will give a clear picture of what India wants for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament will be played right after the series, and it remains to be seen what combination India will opt for in the last two games.
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Shreyas Iyer to be dropped for second IND vs ENG ODI

Shreyas Iyer might face the axe as he originally wasn't slated to play the first game as was revealed by him after the match.

India batter Shreyas Iyer is all set to be dropped for the second ODI against England to make way for Virat Kohli.

Shreyas Iyer to be dropped for Virat Kohli! Report makes shocking 'Yashasvi Jaiswal to retain his place' claim

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India batter Shubman Gill has a great chance to surpass Babar Azam and become the No.1 ranked batter in the ICC ODI rankings. The right-hander needs to play the knock of over 40 to take the top spot in the charts. 
Shubman Gill will have a great chance to go past Babar Azam in the ICC ODI Rankings during the second ODI against England. The match between the two heavyweights is all set to take place on Sunday (9th February) at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. 
Shubman Gill, who is currently the No.3, ranked batter in the ICC ODI rankings, looked in great touch with the bat in the first match against England. The vice-captain of the India team played the match-winning knock and guided the Rohit Sharma-led side to the win in the match. 
<h2>Shubman Gill played a match winning knock for India in first IND vs ENG ODI</h2>
Shubman Gill walked out to bat when India lost quick wickets. He soaked in all the pressure and made sure that he batted till the end to take his team home. The right-hander scored 87 runs off 96 balls and helped the side win the first ODI against England by 4 wickets. 
Shubman Gill played with complete control and looked in great form. He batted at No.3 and in the absence of Virat Kohli, who missed the game due to injury, he stood tall and aced the chase. The batter would be keen to carry on the same form and help his team win the second match as well.
Shubman Gill's chance to become the No.1 ODI batter became even greater after Babar Azam failed in the first game of the tri-series against New Zealand. The Pakistan batter, who opened the innings for the team, scored just 10 runs off 23 balls, which saw his rating take a hit. 
India captain Rohit Sharma also has a great chance to climb to the top of the ICC ODI rankings. The skipper is currently at No.2 in the ranks and needs to play a big knock in the second ODI against England. He failed in the first match, managing just 2 runs.

Shubman Gill can replace Babar Azam as No.1 batter in ICC ODI Rankings {PC:X}

Shubman Gill will have a great chance to go past Babar Azam in the ICC ODI Rankings during the second ODI against England.

India batter Shubman Gill has a great chance to surpass Babar Azam and become the No.1 ranked batter in the ICC ODI rankings.

Shubman Gill all set to dethrone Babar Azam as he eyes...

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In what promises to be an entertaining and fabulous encounter, Rohit Sharma-led Team India will be seen clashing against Jos Buttler's England in the second One-Day International match of the three-match ODI Series at the Barabati Cricket Stadium of Cuttack. This exciting contest will commence from 1:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) onwards in the afternoon. 
In the first match of the series, Team India defeated the Englishmen by a margin of four wickets and this win allowed them to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Rohit Sharma is handling the leadership duties of the Men in Blue in the ODI Series whereas Jos Buttler is the commander of the Three Lions. 
In the previous game, Jos Buttler, skipper of England, won the toss and opted to have a bat first on a dry pitch of Nagpur. His team got off to a good start but they weren't able to capitalize on this start and they got bundled out for a mere score of 248 runs in 47.4 overs. 
Skipper Buttler played an amazing knock of 52 runs and Jacob Bethell supported him in a good manner as he went to score a half century as well. But in the end, their efforts went in vain as England failed to cross the 250 run mark. 
The Rohit Sharma-led Outfit had to score 249 runs in 50 overs to secure a win in this game and they did just that as they chased down the target with ease in 38.4 overs thanks to the brilliant batting performance of the trio of Shubman Gill (87 runs in 96 balls), Shreyas Iyer (59 runs in 36 balls) and Axar Patel (52 runs in 47 balls). 
Star Indian batter Virat Kohli didn't get the chance to take part in the opening match of the series due to a swollen knee problem. But, his return to the side in the 2nd ODI is pretty much confirmed. The Indian team management would want him to get some runs under his belt as they would want Kohli to be at his best in the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. 
All eyes will be on the star players of both teams and ahead of this entertaining clash, let's take a look at four players that are worth watching out for in the second ODI.
<h2>India vs England 2nd ODI: 4 players worth watching out for</h2>
Shubman Gill: The Prince of Indian Cricket, Shubman Gill performed in an exceptional manner in the opening match of the series, playing a good inning of 87 runs in 96 balls and he was also awarded the Man-of-the-match award for this good performance. He is in good form and he can definitely prove to be a threat for the English bowlers. 
The 25-year-old has scored 315 runs in the last six matches at an impressive strike rate of 176.96 and an average of 35. Also he's on the verge of breaking a massive ODI record of Hashim Amla and he will surely be one player to watch out for. 
Rohit Sharma: India's skipper Rohit Sharma has been struggling to find form with the bat as his batting woes have been going on since the Test-Series versus New Zealand. He hasn't played a single good knock in any format since November of last year and he needs to find his form quickly as Team India need him to be at his best ahead of the all-important Champions Trophy 2025.
He has scored 230 runs in the last 9 matches with a strike rate of 169.11. Rohit Sharma's explosive start helps the team to score big and one single good inning will help him to rediscover his lost mojo. 
Jos Buttler: Jos Buttler, the white-ball captain of England didn't have a good T20i series with the bat versus India but he started off the ODI series on a positive note, scoring a good half century in Nagpur. He will play a key role in the middle order of the Three Lions and he will be hoping to fire with the bat yet again in the Cuttack ODI. 
He has scored 214 runs in 8 matches at an average of 42.8 and a strike rate of 158.51. Jos Buttler's combination of calm and aggressive batting provides stability to England's middle order and if he manages to find some consistency with the bat, then India could be in big trouble. 
Phil Salt: Explosive wicketkeeper batsman Phil Salt is looking in his explosive form with the bat at present. He didn't perform well with the bat in the first four T20i matches versus India but in the Wankhede T20i game, he scored a brilliant fifty. He has successfully transferred that momentum into the 50 over format as well as in the Nagpur ODI, he helped his team get off to a fiery start, playing a good inning of 42 runs but a miscommunication with his partner Duckett meant he got run out. 
The 28-year-old is an intelligent batter and he knows how to dominate the bowlers from the word go. He has managed to score 272 runs in his last 8 ODI outings with an average of 34 and a strike rate of 99.63 with his aggressive style. Philip Salt can do something different with his bat even in today's match.
<h2>Head-2-Head record between Team India &amp; England in One Day Cricket</h2>
Fierce-Rivals India and England have faced each other in a total of 108 One Day International matches and the Indians have the upper hand as they have finished on a victorious note on 59 occasions while the Englishmen have secured victories in 44 games. Two matches between the two teams have ended in a tie situation while the three encounters ended in no-result situation.
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Rohit Sharma & Shubman Gill of Team (L) and Phil Salt & Jos Buttler of England (R) | Image Credits: Getty Images

In what proves to be an exciting and thrilling clash, fierce rivals India & England will be seen locking horns versus each other in the 2nd ODI of the three-match ODI series on the 9th of February. This match will be played at the Barabati Cricket Stadium of Cuttack and it will commence at 1:30 PM IST. The Rohit Sharma-led outfit have  strong chance of winning this game and clinching the series

India vs England 2nd ODI: Fierce Rivals India and England are set to battle it out against each other in the 2nd ODI of the three-match ODI Series and this forthcoming fixture will be played at the Barabati Cricket Stadium of Cuttack. The match will commence from 1:30 PM onwards and a win in this contest will allow the Indian team to clinch the series

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