A former India cricketer has emphasized the critical need for Virat Kohli to get some game time in ODI series against England before the ICC Champions Trophy.

Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the first ODI in Nagpur against England because of a knee injury sustained during a physical workout. This injury unfairly hampers India’s Champions Trophy run. India is trying to perfect its roster in the last stretch before the major competition starts on February 19,

Virat Kohli missed the first ODI against England due to a swollen right knee. He is currently on course to play the second game at Cuttack, as vice-captain Shubman Gill confirmed after the first ODI in Nagpur.