According to a report by Dainik Bhaskar, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya might replace Rohit Sharma as captain if India fail to win the Champions Trophy 2025. In fact, head coach Gautam Gambhir wanted Hardik Pandya to become the vice-captain of the Indian team.

Virat Kohli is forced to miss the first ODI of the series, with Yashasvi Jaiswal making his debut in the format.

Shubman Gill, who scored a match-winning 87, said it was important to not get bogged down early on in the chase when India were reduced to 19/2

India started preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on a strong note and crushed England by four wickets in the first ODI.

India handed debuts to youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana ahead of the 1st ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday.

Shubman Gill has been named as the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team in the ODI series against England and also the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

India vice-captain Shubman Gill was awarded Player of the Match for his 87 off 96 knock against England in the first ODI in Nagpur.

India vice-captain Shubman Gill on Thursday opened up on his stunning fifty against England in the first ODI match of the series and said that his plan was not going too much on the back foot.Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer's mouthwatering fifties helped India to clinch a four-wicket triumph over England in the first ODI match of the series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur

Gill, who dropped down to No.3 as India handed debut to Yashasvi Jaiswal, smashed 87 off 96 balls to help India chase down the 249-run target in 38.4 overs.

Shubman Gill stepped up to fill the void left by Virat Kohli in the Indian batting lineup as he scored a brilliant 87 against England in the Nagpur ODI. Vice-captain Gill anchored the run chase perfectly for India.