Indian captain Virat Kohli says that he wanted to bat first. Explains that the position plays a big part and the outfield is rough. Reveals that they knew they were in the game, though England got off to a flying start. Kohli says that if someone has to perform against your will anywhere, then he has to be ready to do what he is told. Hopefully they can do better in the middle overs. Kohli says that one has to be ready against the top-quality side and execute well. Kohli says that he wanted to attack all the time and what he did. Please tell that Shreyas Iyer is out due to a shoulder injury. Rishabh Pant replaced him and he is the only change.
England captain Jose Butler feels that the pitch will be like the first ODI. He further states that they are going to play their brand of cricket in the same way that they have played. He also says that Morgan has been a good leader and is happy to lead in his absence, as he has learned from her, but suggests that she will be a big miss as a batsman and a leader. Hope they look to give a full performance today. It is speculated that he is definitely going to remember Morgan as a batsman and a leader. Butler ended by saying that he had three changes.
TOSS – Time for flip of coin. Indian captain Virat Kohli was out in the middle with England captain Jose Butler. Kohli has a coin in his hand. It goes up, Butler calls Hades and it comes down as Hades. Opt for England!
PITCH REPORT – How will the pitch be for this important game? Deep Dasgupta and Ajit Agarkar are the analysts of the pitch of the day. Deep Dasgupta says that the pitch for the first game was a belter. Agarkar says that he will be a batsman instead of a bowler on this pitch. Explains that it is better than the first ODI. Adds some grass and it is firm. Indicates that there will be something for the pacers. Dasgupta says that the firmness of the pitch may be one of the reasons why he did not bowl as slow as he did in Ahmedabad. Dasgupta says that the pitch is flatter than the previous game.
First entry! Liam Livingstone has been handed his hat and is ready to make his ODI debut today!
Hello and welcome to the second ODI between India and England. The host team snatch victory from the jaws of defeat to take the lead in the series and will try to carry on the momentum of that win and seal the series. England, on the other hand, have injury issues. Captain, Eoin Morgan and Sam Billings are out of the game. Butler will look to inspire his side and keep the series alive. Can tourists fight back or will India seal the series? Stay tuned for the toss and further updates.
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