India went into the match without the talismanic Virat Kohli, who was unavailable because of a sore right knee, and at that juncture losing Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) and Rohit Sharma (2) cheaply was a recipe for disaster. But Gill batted sensibly and with Iyer playing a counter-attacking innings, helped India to safety.

Gill, who is set to be India's vice-captain even in the Champions Trophy, said India captain Rohit Sharma had told him to give his inputs without any hesitation

After Shubman Gill's brilliant 87-run knock, the debate for no.3 slot of Team India in ODI's heats up. Read below.

India's vice-captain Shubman Gill has confirmed that Virat Kohli will be fit to feature in the second ODI against England in Cuttack. The announcement came after Kohli was ruled out of the first ODI in Nagpur due to a right knee injury.

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.

Virat Kohli missed out on a place in the 1st ODI against England in Nagpur. Captain Rohit Sharma confirmed at the toss that the India star is carrying a knee injury. Will the former India captain return in the 2nd ODI?

Shubman Gill has given a positive update on Kohli, saying the 37-year-old will definitely be available for the 2nd ODI which is to be played at the Barabati Stadium in Odisha on February 9.

India rode on Shubman Gill's 87, Shreyas Iyer's 59 and 52 from Axar Patel to win the first game by four wickets. Chasing England's 248, India romped home in 38.4 overs.

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.