Star India batter Virat Kohli has been cleared to return for the second One Day International (ODI) against England in Cuttack on Sunday, following his recovery from a knee injury. Official confirmation Team India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed Kohli's availability during Saturday's pre-match press briefing. "Virat Kohli is fit to play. He has come for practice and is good to go," Kotak stated. Selection dilemma With Kohli's return, the team management faces a selection conundrum. When questioned about the potential playing XI, particularly regarding the choice between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer, Kotak deferred it to the team leadership, indicating the final decision rests with captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir. Captain's form Addressing queries about Rohit Sharma's recent batting performances, the batting coach maintained a measured stance, characterising the captain's current run as a temporary dip in form. Match significance Kohli's return bolsters India's batting lineup for the crucial fixture at the Barabati Stadium, as the hosts look to maintain their momentum in the series. India currently lead the series 1-0. This is the teams' last international assignment before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Men in Blue begin their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 before their match against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 23.Original Article