India vs England 2nd ODI, Pant replaces Iyer

Pune: Virat Kohli-led Indian team takes on clueless England team, aiming to seal off another series victory in the second ODI to be held at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) stadium in Pune today. India is leading the three-match series 1-0 after their 66-run win in the first ODI. The hosts won the four-match Test series 3-1 and the five-match T20 series 3-2.

Both the sides are facing injury issues after the first ODI of the series. Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the series and the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) after dislocating his shoulder for which he will need to undergo surgery.

On the other hand, England will play under Jos Buttler’s captaincy as their full-time skipper Eoin Morgan and batsman Sam Billings will not be a part of the crucial game owing to injuries.