Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel smashed half-centuries as India defeated England by four wickets in the opening one-day international on Thursday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series that is a warmup for the Champions Trophy.

Debutant fast bowler Harshit Rana and spinner Ravindra Jadeja claimed three wickets each Thursday as India dismissed England for 248 in their first one-day international in Nagpur. India suffered an early blow with star batsman Virat Kohli out due to a sore right knee at the start of the three-match series.

Rohit Sharma was asked about the goal for the upcoming Champions Trophy after India's four-wicket win over England in first ODI

Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel smashed half-centuries as India defeated England by four wickets in the opening one-day international on Thursday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series that is a warmup for the Champions Trophy.

Fans showed no mercy to Rohit Sharma, who endured yet another failure in the 1st India vs England ODI at Nagpur.

Nagpur: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday insisted his recent Test struggles were just part of the “ups and downs” of a long career as he looks to rediscover his form in three One-Day Internationals against England.

India captain Rohit Sharma lashed out when asked about criticism of his form and captaincy, insisting on Wednesday he was fully focused on the upcoming ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy.

B reaking silence about his future plans, India captain Rohit Sharma said his current focus is on the upcoming three ODIs against England and then the Champions Trophy. On the eve