Earlier in the first match of the ODI series, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer's mouthwatering fifties helped India clinch a four-wicket win over England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. With the win in Nagpur, Team India took a 1-0 lead over England in the ODI series.

Gill, who is set to be India's vice-captain even in the Champions Trophy, said India captain Rohit Sharma had told him to give his inputs without any hesitation

India rode on Shubman Gill's 87, Shreyas Iyer's 59 and 52 from Axar Patel to win the first game by four wickets. Chasing England's 248, India romped home in 38.4 overs.

Shubman Gill, who scored a match-winning 87, said it was important to not get bogged down early on in the chase when India were reduced to 19/2

Rohit Sharma's form has been a huge concern for the Indian Cricket Team. The Indian captain has struggled to set the ball rolling of late. Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, the 'Men In Blue' badly need Rohit to rediscover his form.

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday heaped praise on Shubman Gill and Axar Patel's partnership following the Men in Blue's triumph over England in the first ODI match of the series.Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer's mouthwatering fifties helped India to clinch a four-wicket triumph over England in the first ODI match of the series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on