India star batter Virat Kohli will be missing out on the first ODI after he sustained a mild groin strain. He has been replaced by batter Shreyas Iyer in the Playing XI.
According to some reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could be having the veteran sit out on the bench during the ICC World T20I 2022, which will take place in Australia in October this year.
With wins like Champions Trophy final in 2013, 1999 World Cup Group stage win and a win in 2022 T20I match to clinch the series with a match spare shows how happy hunting a ground Edgbaston cricket stadium has been for India.
Sehwag said he liked the idea of Pant opening the batting and also praised Bhuvenshwar Kumar for the "top" class bowling following India's win over England.