After licking England 4–1 in the five-match T20 series, now Team India has started preparing for the ODI series. The first ODI will be played in Nagpur from 6 February. Indian players sweated fiercely in the nets in Nagpur. Veteran batsmen like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma played brilliant shots. At the same time, star players like KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant also appeared in their color on the field. However, during the practice session, some such view was seen, after which it is believed that Rishabh Pant may be out of the first ODI against England. KL Rahul will take wicketkeeping in his place or both can get a place simultaneously. Let us know how can India's playing XI for the first ODI?

Rohit-Virat would like to get the form

The year 2024 for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma was like a nightmare. In Test cricket, both of them performed very embarrassing last year. But now the year is new and the formats are also different. In such a situation, both would like to get their rhythm back. Both played shots in their familiar style in the nets. Both veterans practiced batting in every direction against fast bowling. Rohit was seen playing reverse sweep during this time, while Kohli also put shots on the front.

Rahul's keeping, Pant gives more emphasis on batting

During the practice session of Team India, KL Rahul also practiced wicket keeping in addition to batting. At the same time, Rishabh Pant was seen putting more emphasis on batting. After watching this view, it is believed that Rahul can take wicketkeeping in the ODI series against England. If this happens, then Pant may have to sit outside or both players can play together.

How will Team India play against England?

Rohit and Shubman Gill are considered to be opening. After him, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer can land. One of Pant and Rahul can play at number 5 at number 5 while all rounder Hardik Pandya can play at number 6. Mohammed Shami, who returns to the ODI team after a long time, is scheduled to play. He made Rohit and Virat practice batting in the nets. In addition to Arshdeep Singh in fast bowling, he can be supported by Harshit Rana. Talking about the spin department, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja can be seen. At the same time, Varun Chakraborty, who takes a surprise entry in Team India, can also get a chance. But in that case, Kuldeep will have to see the way out.

Two players may be debut

If the playing XI of Team India remains like this, then two players will make their debut in ODIs. One is Harshit Rana and the other is Varun Chakraborty. Both have not played any ODI yet. Harshit made his T20 debut in Tests on Australia tour and T20 series against England, while Varun only plays T20 I. His debut in this format was made in 2021. But now Varun and Harshit can also get ODI cap.

Team India's possible playing XI for the first ODI

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant/KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav/Varun Chakraborty.