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IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: India made one major change to their playing XI for the second ODI against England at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday (July 16), with KL Rahul missing the contest. The wicketkeeper-batter was neither injured nor rested due to fitness concerns. Instead, the Indian team management decided to leave him out as he was struggling with illness, handing Ishan Kishan an opportunity in the middle order.

At the toss, India captain Shubman Gill confirmed that KL Rahul was unavailable for selection due to illness and not because of any injury. As a result, Kishan was drafted into the playing XI, while the rest of the side remained largely unchanged for the crucial second ODI of the three-match series.

Why Is KL Rahul Not Playing Against England in Cardiff?

KL Rahul is not playing the second ODI against England because he was ill. With Rahul unavailable, Kishan was included in India’s playing XI and took over the wicketkeeping responsibilities for the Cardiff ODI. The team management viewed it as an opportunity for the young batter to gain valuable experience in overseas conditions.

How Did KL Rahul Perform in the 1st ODI?

KL Rahul featured in the opening ODI at Edgbaston but failed to make a significant impact with the bat. Batting in the middle order, Rahul was dismissed cheaply for one as India defeated England by six wickets. Despite the setback, there were no reports of any injury after the match, however, he was latter declared sick.

India Playing XI for the 2nd ODI

India XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan(w), Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna.

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