India, Feb. 7 -- India's vice-captain Shubman Gill has dismissed concerns over Virat Kohli's knee injury, confirming that the star batter will be available for the second ODI against England in Cuttack on February 9. Kohli was forced to sit out of the series opener in Nagpur due to swelling in his right knee, delaying his much-anticipated return to the Indian ODI XI.

The 36-year-old had undergone a late fitness test in an attempt to play the first ODI but was ultimately deemed unfit. In his absence, Shreyas Iyer was drafted into the playing XI - the batter revealed his inclusion was due to Kohli's absence following India's win - while Gill moved up to bat at No. 3.

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