ODI cricket needs to be in the spotlight again.

• Indian cricket superstars Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill have had poor returns in recent Tests.

• The ODI format is struggling to gain relevance, sandwiched between Tests and T20Is.

• The three outings are vital for both teams ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

• India’s batting core, led by Rohit and Gill, will need to sort out the rest of the line-up.

• Rishabh Pant might have to wait for his chance, but offers variety to a right-handed heavy batting order.

• Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar will fill the number seven and eight spots.

• Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav’s progress will be closely monitored due to their long injury layoff.

• Varun Chakaravarthy, set to make his debut in this series, adds another variable.

• England’s line-up is similar to the one played in the T20Is, and the batters hope for a better show.

• Vice-captain Harry Brook has had a forgettable run in India so far, struggling against spinners.

• The English team aims to show a better account of themselves and not leave Indian shores empty-handed.