Indian veteran batsman Virat Kohli makes his much-awaited return in ODI's, as the 36-year-old features in the Playing XI vs England in the 2nd ODI at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The Modern Era Great has replaced Yashasvi Jaiswal,

Virat Kohli has returned from a knee injury as England won the toss and opted to bat against India in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium on Sunday. India won the first ODI in Nagpur by four wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Yashasvi Jaiswal makes way for Virat Kohli who is making a return to the limited over cricket after a long hiatus. Virat missed the 1st ODI match in Nagpur due to a knee injury. The 36 year old will be hoping to get some runs under his belt ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy .

Virat Kohli isn't the sort of player who sits out of games often, especially in his favourite format. There will be lakhs of fingers around the country crossed when Rohit Sharma arrives for the toss: is Virat fit?

According to a report by PTI, Virat Kohli is set to return from injury in the second ODI vs England, and this means that most likely Shreyas Iyer will be dropped from the playing XI. India want to continue with Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the order to maintain the left-right opening combination.

The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that a fit-again Virat Kohli’s return poses are the towering obstacles in India's quest for a series win against England in the second ODI here on Sunday.