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.

Form and fitness of seasoned stars is under the scanner as India enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations

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

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.

Former cricketer Suresh Raina opened up on India's upcoming three-match ODI series against England and said that Men in Blue skipper Rohit Sharma should play "aggressively" in it.India will take on England for the first ODI match of the series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday.

Varun Chakravarthy picked up 14 wickets in the five-match T20I series against England, including a five-wicket haul in Rajkot. He was also the player of the series for his stellar bowling performance.

After a convincing T20I series win over England, where the Men in Blue defeated the Three Lions by 4-1 margin, Team India will face England for a three-match ODI series. The IND vs ENG ODI series will mark the return of key players for India,