Team India's batting stalwart Virat Kohli is likely to return for the second ODI against England in Cuttack, despite concerns over a knee injury that forced him to miss the series opener in Nagpur. Late withdrawal The decision to rest Kohli, which paved the way for Yashasvi Jaiswal's debut, was made late Wednesday night (February 5) after the 36-year-old experienced swelling in his right knee following practice. The development ended Kohli's remarkable run of 1,130 days without an injury-enforced absence. Medical assessment While no scans have been conducted yet, team sources quoted by TOI suggest that the injury isn't severe. A decision remains pending on whether Kohli will travel directly to Cuttack with the squad or visit the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for a thorough assessment. Fitness history The knee concern marks a rare physical setback for Kohli, whose fitness has been exemplary throughout his 17-year international career. His last injury-related absence came in 2022, when an upper back spasm kept him out of a Test against South Africa. Prior to that, he missed a 2021 warm-up match against Select County XI due to a stiff back, and in 2017, sat out the fourth Test against Australia following a shoulder injury. Broader team concerns The timing of Kohli's injury adds to India's fitness concerns, with pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah already sidelined due to back spasms sustained during the recent Australia tour. The team management awaits scan results before deciding on Bumrah's availability for the series' final ODI. Early signs The first indication of Kohli's discomfort came during Thursday's training session, where he was observed moving with reduced intensity under the watchful eye of team physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain. With the Champions Trophy approaching, Team India would want their premier batter fit and raring to go with the Men in Blue scheduled to play their first match of the competition on March 20.Original Article