As Team India faces England in a three-match ODI series, all eyes are on Virat Kohli's strategy. Former coach Sanjay Bangar and Sanjay Manjrekar believe ODIs are the ideal format for Kohli to rediscover his form, given his success in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Kohli aims to excel in ODIs, having retired from T20 Internationals.
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