India face England in ODI series opener today

NAGPUR, India, Feb 05 (AFP): India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday insisted his recent Test struggles were just part of the "ups and downs" of a long career as he looks to rediscover his form in three one-day internationals against England.

The two teams will begin the ODI series on Thursday in Nagpur with an eye on the upcoming 50-over Champions Trophy.

Rohit and former captain Virat Kohli, who both retired from T20 internationals following India's World Cup win in the shortest format last year, join the ODI set-up after India beat the visitors 4-1 in the preceding T20 series.

Rohit and Kohli have been short on runs in Tests, with the captain scoring just 31 in three matches when India lost 3-1 in Australia.

"This is a different format, different time," the 37-year-old Rohit told reporters.

"As cricketers there will be ups and downs and I have faced a lot in my career. We know everyday is a fresh day, every series is a fresh series”.