Virat Kohli’s Injury: A Major Concern for Rohit Before ICC CT 2025

New Delhi: Missing a match due to injury is rather unusual for Virat Kohli, however, he was forced to skip the first ODI against England due to a knee problem. While Kohli had strong strapping on his leg for practice, some swelling was noticed on the knee after he returned to the hotel. The team management led by captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir on noticing the swelling, began to enact backup plans which involved Shreyas Iyer taking over. Following Virat’s absence during the first ODI, substantial news has surfaced concerning the second match.

The ODI leg of the England series, which consists of three matches is treated as a very important sharpen tool ahead of the Champions Trophy and is critical for the Indian side. The Kohli’s have not been in great form since last year, and he is quite eager to find his winning form before the big tournament.

Captaining for ODI’s has proven to be quite the task for Sharma, with his teammates in constant support of him. As per the news article that appeared in Times of India, Kohli should be fit and ready for the selection process for the second ODI match against England, making Kohli a prime candidate for selection.

Knee injuries have been the bane of many sportsmen, especially players of cricket. According to the estimates of ITC, knee issues are common in athletes. ITC estimated Kohli’s injury will result in him being inactive for anywhere between five to six weeks. This is all after the left knee trouble was diagnosed in the player. 'During practice, his right knee was okay but after we reached the hotel, it turned a bit troublesome. However, it doesn't appear to be harmful. Most likely, he will participate in the ODI in Cuttack,” a source close to him sai. Kohli was meticulously tracking his fitness interval. In case it goes beyond the set limit, people will active rest for two to three seconds. He was so worried about reaching somewhere close the border that he was stringently sticking to his diet and avoiding intoxicants.