A three-match ODI series between India and England is scheduled to take place before the Champions Trophy. Prior to this, the two teams competed in a five-match T20 series, which India won 4-1. The first match of the ODI series is set to be played in Nagpur on February 6. In preparation, Team India has arrived in Nagpur. On February 2, at 10:30 pm, the team was seen exiting Nagpur Airport, and a video of the moment is circulating on social media.
The Indian cricket team has reached Nagpur ahead of the first match of the three-match ODI series against England. On Sunday night, captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and other players landed at Nagpur Airport. Upon their arrival, a large crowd of fans gathered, and the players received a warm welcome.
There was significant enthusiasm among fans to catch a glimpse of the players at Nagpur Airport. Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal appeared in casual attire, while captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli showcased their stylish side. Videos of the players are becoming increasingly popular on social media.
#Watch Maharashtra: Indian Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Oths Arrive at Nagpur Airport for the 1st Odi Match Against England, on 6th FEBRURIYY.
India clinched the five-match t20 series 4-1 against England. pic.twitter.com/4VQJLFDDTH
– ANI (@ani) February 2, 2025
Only one change has been made to the Indian team for this series, with Harshit Rana being included in place of Jaspreet Bumrah. The rest of the team is the same as the one that will participate in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The schedule for the ODI series is as follows:
India vs England, first ODI, at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur
India vs England, second ODI, at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack
India vs England, third ODI, at a stadium in Ahmedabad
The Indian team consists of the following players:
- Rohit Sharma
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Akshar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja