Virat Kohli has returned from a knee injury as England won the toss and opted to bat against India in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium.

The heartwarming interaction left the kid awestruck, as he beamed joyfully and clutched his chest in disbelief. The viral moment has since melted hearts across social media, showcasing Kohli’s enduring impact on young fans.

India will bowl first after England won the toss and opted to bat. Virat Kohli returns to the Indian playing XI while Varun Chakaravarthy makes his ODI debut.

Yashasvi Jaiswal makes way for Virat Kohli who is making a return to the limited over cricket after a long hiatus. Virat missed the 1st ODI match in Nagpur due to a knee injury. The 36 year old will be hoping to get some runs under his belt ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy .

Virat Kohli isn't the sort of player who sits out of games often, especially in his favourite format. There will be lakhs of fingers around the country crossed when Rohit Sharma arrives for the toss: is Virat fit?

According to a report by PTI, Virat Kohli is set to return from injury in the second ODI vs England, and this means that most likely Shreyas Iyer will be dropped from the playing XI. India want to continue with Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the order to maintain the left-right opening combination.