In a surprising turn of events, Shreyas Iyer revealed that he wasn't initially picked to play in India's first One Day International (ODI) against England in Nagpur. However, the decision changed owing to Virat Kohli 's last-minute knee injury.

While watching a movie and contemplating "extending his night," a call from India captain Rohit Sharma alerted him about replacing Virat Kohli in the first ODI against England and Shreyas Iyer channeled all his recent domestic circuit experience to score his 19th ODI fifty,

After the win against England in the first ODI in Nagpur, Shreyas Iyer revealed that he wasn't supposed to feature in the playing XI. Virat Kohli's injury opened up the doors for him. As things stand,

Iyer walked in when India was under pressure, reduced to 19 for 2 in pursuit of a 249-run target. He responded with a remarkable counter-attack, smashing two sixes and nine fours to finish with 59.

Shreyas Iyer revealed that he was watching a movie last night and thought he could extend his night but then he got a call.

Shreyas Iyer played an impressive innings, scoring 59 runs off just 36 balls in the first ODI against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.

Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel smashed half-centuries as India defeated England by four wickets in the opening one-day international on Thursday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series that is a warmup for the Champions Trophy.

Shreyas Iyer fell to Jacob Bethell on 59 in 36 balls. Iyer put up a sublime display of attacking batting and raced to his half-century in just 30 balls. His counter-attacking stand with Shubman Gill undid whatever advantage England gained with early strikes.