Jake Ball : England hoping to prevent Kohli from finding rhythm in Cuttack

The two teams will next meet on January 19 at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The arrangements are in full swing and the focus on heightened security as the authorities vow to carry out a controversy-free game of cricket. He has done it so many times for the country and I had missed too many chances so many times.

“We have got to come up with plans and try to dismiss Virat, but there’s some fantastic players throughout their line-up”. Overall, the Pune win proved that Team India has become a supremely confident side in all three formats of the game.But confidence, if taken for granted, can turn into complacence and spoil the good work.

Even as the world looks in awe at Virat Kohli’s physical transformation over the last couple of years and its direct impact on his game, childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma recollects days when butter chicken, kathi rolls and mutton rolls would be the Indian skipper’s staple diet.

Later, India conclude the three-match ODI series at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on January 22, followed by three match T20 global series. “I am sure Hardik and Kedar can learn a lot from them, batting along with them”.

The batting looked good, though the indifferent form of captain Eoin Morgan is a worry, especially with in-form batsmen like Jonny Bairstow and Sam Billings knocking on the door.

All said and done, Kohli spoke on India’s death bowling which leaked heavy runs in the final 15 overs and addressed the need to return with a stronger performance.

In the first ODI of the three-match series, England batted first and put a target of 351 runs after losing seven wickets.

The Indian fans know how quick Kohli and Dhoni run between the wickets. Perhaps Adil Rashid could somehow tempt Kohli into treading on his stumps again as he did in Rajkot before the run-tap was switched on. “We would have liked to kickstart that charge earlier”.

What to expect: A hot day in the offing, with a maximum temperature of 31 degrees during the day time. BCCI and Odisha Cricket Association have clarified that non-availability of rooms to be the reason. India have some other fantastic players in their side as well.

England could make changes after the defeat in Pune with Sam Billings pushing for a recall after starring during his spell in the Big Bash League.

“Our plans haven’t changed too much”. Credit to India for taking Jos (Buttler)’s wicket.

“End of the day, you want to play for England and represent England”, he said.

TV Listings: The India vs England 2 ODI is going to be telecasted live on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports HD 1 in English while Hindi commentary will be available on Star Sports 3 and Star Sports HD 3 in India. Their last loss at this venue came against New Zealand in November 2003.

· From India – Shikhar Dhawan 113 runs from 1 match and Ajinkya Rahane 111 runs from 1 match.