A former India cricketer has emphasized the critical need for Virat Kohli to get some game time in ODI series against England before the ICC Champions Trophy.

Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the first ODI in Nagpur against England because of a knee injury sustained during a physical workout. This injury unfairly hampers India’s Champions Trophy run. India is trying to perfect its roster in the last stretch before the major competition starts on February 19,

The Indian veteran missed the first ODI due to an injury. It's not the first time Virat Kohli misses a match due to fitness issues. Here are some instances.

Virat Kohli is facing a race against time to get back to his best, and the Indian veteran's road to comeback has hit a huge roadblock, as the right-handed batter sustained an injury in his right knee,

According to a report by The Times of India, Virat Kohli's injury does not look that bad, and he will play for India in the second ODI vs England at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack on February 9 (Sunday).

Virat Kohli missed the first ODI against England due to a sore knee, ending a long streak of uninterrupted play. His absence raises concerns with the Champions Trophy approaching. Kohli's injury surfaced after a practice session,