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.

Rohit Sharma's struggles continued as he perished for just two in the first ODI, failing to shake off the disastrous run in the Test series against Australia.

Virat Kohli missed the opening match of the series against England where India won by four wickets in Nagpur, but batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said that he is fit to play.

India will aim to extend their lead in the three-match series against England in Cuttack on Sunday, aiming for a 2-0 lead. The focus will be on Virat Kohli’s return to the playing XI and Rohit Sharma’s performance with the bat.

Rohit Sharma’s struggles continued as he perished for just two in the first ODI, failing to shake off the disastrous run in the Test series against Australia.

Virat Kohli is fit to play the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday after missing the first game due to a knee injury. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed his availability on the eve of the match.

India captain Rohit Sharma failed to perform against England in the first ODI. He managed to score just two runs.

Star batter Virat Kohli has recovered from a sore right knee and is fit to play the second ODI against England here on Sunday, confirmed batting coach Sitanshu Kotak

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak provided a big update on Virat Kohli who missed out in the first ODI due to a knee injury. Kotak revealed that Kohli is fit and good to go in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on February 9.