Kohli made only one run on his ODI return for India.
Virat Kohli played for India in an ODI match for the first time since the Sri Lanka tour last year. He turned out in the second ODI of the three-match series against England, which was played at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
Kohli missed the first ODI against England due to a knee injury, following a dismal performance in his much-anticipated Ranji return. He returned to the XI for the second match at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium, where he batted at No.3 after Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma put on a scorching opening stand.
Barabati was at its raucous best, with fans expecting big things from Kohli in a format he has mastered. But, alas! Kohi had the tiniest of nicks on an Adil Rashid tossed-up delivery for 5.
The day after the second ODI, the Indian team arrived at Bhubaneswar airport to fly to Ahmedabad for the third and final ODI before the Champions Trophy.
Kohli was walking to the check-in area via high security when he noticed someone in the crowd. He had a huge smile on his face. He slipped past the guards, leaned forward, and hugged a lady before saying a quick remark and walked away.
Kohli's body language and reactions suggest he knew the lady, and she wasn't just a fan. The Hindustan Times could not independently confirm the lady's identity, but a fan page for the former India captain said she was a close relative.
Team India arrived in Ahmedabad late Monday night. They have already won the three-match series 2-1, but the final encounter on Wednesday will be critical for Kohli to get some runs under his belt before heading to Dubai for the Champions Trophy.