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Gill Loses Toss Again, India Bats First vs England
16 Jul
Summary
- Shubman Gill lost the toss for the second consecutive ODI.
- Ishan Kishan replaces KL Rahul, who is unwell.
- England's Harry Brook won the toss and chose to bowl first.
In the second ODI of the series held at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, India's captain Shubman Gill once again lost the toss. England's captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Team India has made a forced change with wicketkeeper KL Rahul being sidelined due to illness. Ishan Kishan has been included in the playing XI to take his place behind the stumps. Gill expressed his happiness with the team's performance in the previous game and his positive memories of playing in Cardiff.
England, seeking to level the series after a six-wicket loss in the first ODI, has also made alterations to their squad. Pacer Josh Tongue and all-rounder Liam Dawson have been omitted, with Gus Atkinson and Saqib Mahmood coming into the fold. Dawson had previously contributed with a century partnership for the seventh wicket alongside Joe Root.
