NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma surprised many while announcing the playing XI ahead of the first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday. England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to bat first.
The team handed debut caps to young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and pacer Harshit Rana, marking a fresh start as India fine-tuned their squad ahead of the Champions Trophy. However, the absence of star batter Virat Kohli due to a knee injury raised concerns.