The action begins at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on February 6, where the two cricketing giants will battle it out in the first of three ODI matches.

Narendra Modi Stadium in Nagpur has faced pitch-related controversies in the past, but for the upcoming ODI between India and England, a new hard surface has been prepared. Indian vice-captain Shubman Gill emphasized the unpredictability of the wicket and mentioned some grass may be retained to maintain moisture.

India will face England in the first ODI match in Nagpur on Thursday. Here are three key player battles to watch out for in the IND Vs ENG ODI cricket match

As Virat Kohli gets ready to take on England in the opening ODI at Nagpur, he would be on the cusp of a massive landmark. At Nagpur, Kohli would have an opportunity to become the fastest individual batter to 14,

India will face England in the 1st ODI of the bilateral series in Nagpur on Thursday. Here are the weather forecast for Nagpur, predicted playing XIs and head-to-head records of the IND Vs ENG ODIs

The ODI series between India and England begins on February 6. India shall play three games before leaving for the Champions Trophy. This is India’s first ODI series since they toured Sri Lanka last year.

India and England are set to now face-off in a three-match ODI series. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, won the T20I series by 4-1 and will look to replicate the feat in ODIs as well. Rohit Sharma will be back leading the Men in Blue in ODIs and the Indian team will see the return of Virat Kohli as well.