Harshit Rana Debuts as India Faces England

India is set to take on England in the 1st ODI of a 3-match series in Nagpur, with Harshit Rana and Yashasvi Jaiswal making their debut for the team. The match will be a crucial one for India as they prepare for the Champions Trophy, and all eyes will be on the team's performance, especially with key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma looking to regain their form.

The match, which will be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, will start at 1:30 PM IST, and will be telecast live on the Star Sports network, with live streaming available on the Hotstar website and app. England Captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat, giving India's new pace attack, led by Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh, a chance to test their skills.

India's preparations for the match were dealt a blow when star batsman Virat Kohli was ruled out due to a knee injury sustained during training on the eve of the match. Kohli, who is 94 runs away from becoming only the third batter to reach 14,000 runs in ODI cricket, was replaced in the team by 19-year-old Yash Thakur, who made his ODI debut. Rohit Sharma announced the injury before the toss, saying Kohli hurt his right knee during training.

The three-match series is India's last before the Champions Trophy on February 19, and the team will be looking to use this opportunity to fine-tune their skills and gain momentum before the major tournament. With Harshit Rana and Yashasvi Jaiswal making their debut, India will be hoping that the young players can bring new energy and enthusiasm to the team.

As the match gets underway, fans will be eagerly watching to see how India performs, especially with key players like Rohit Sharma and the debutants looking to make a mark. The series is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams looking to claim the upper hand and gain an advantage before the Champions Trophy.