Meanwhile, the Delhi-born cricketer is on the verge of completing 14000 runs in ODIs and will become the third batter to do it if he can make 96 in the 50-over games. Only Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara have crossed the milestone in the format but Kohli can also become the fastest to reach the landmark.

With just 94 runs short of a 14,000 runs mark in the ODI, this news came as a disappointment as he sits out of the premier match.

Virat Kohli looked fit as a fiddle before taking part in India’s ODI series against England Kohli looked in great shape with toned biceps during India’s training session Kohli sweated it out in Nagpur before the first ODI at the VCA Stadium on February 6 Kohli is making his return to ODIs after a break of around 6 months Kohli last played ODIs on the tour of Sri Lanka last year Kohli is also 94 runs short of scoring 14,