Jasprit Bumrah Virat Kohli Return to India ODI Squad for England Series
Indiaβs selection committee announced a 15-member squad captained by Shubman Gill for the upcoming three-match One Day International series against England. The high-profile squad marks the return of premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and star batsman Virat Kohli to the 50-over format.
Key Highlights
- Jasprit Bumrah returns to the ODI format for the first time since the 2023 World Cup final.
- Virat Kohli joins the squad subject to clearing fitness evaluations after an injury layoff.
- Shubman Gill will captain the 15-member contingent during the tour.
- The three-match series scheduled across England begins on July 14, 2026.
New Delhi: Facing a heavy workload, India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who had been away from ODI cricket for a while, has been selected for the ODI series against England. Having not played a single match in this format since the 2023 ODI World Cup final, he was recalled to the team keeping in mind next year’s ODI World Cup. Star batter Virat Kohli, who missed the ODI series against Afghanistan due to an injury sustained during the IPL final, was also selected for the England series. However, he needs to prove his fitness before that.
Team India will play a three-match ODI series against England next month. The BCCI selection committee on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for it under the leadership of Shubman Gill. Despite scoring a century in the last ODI against Afghanistan, Yashasvi Jaiswal did not get a chance. Hardik Pandya’s name was not considered due to injury. As part of this tour, the Indian team will play its first ODI on July 14 (Edgbaston), second ODI on 16 (Sophia Gardens), and third ODI on 19 (Lord’s).
Indian ODI Squad: Gill (Captain), Rohit, Kohli, Shreyas, Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Sundar, Axar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep, Bumrah, Prasidh, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep, Gurnoor Brar.
Future Outlook
This series serves as a critical building block for the Indian team as they prepare for the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. The integration of veteran players alongside younger talent under Shubman Gill’s leadership will allow the management to test core combinations in challenging English conditions.
FAQs
Who will captain the Indian team during the ODI series against England?
Shubman Gill will lead the 15-member Indian squad as captain for the three matches.
When and where will the ODI matches take place?
The matches are scheduled for July 14 at Edgbaston, July 16 at Sophia Gardens, and July 19 at Lord’s.
Why was Yashasvi Jaiswal left out of the squad?
Despite scoring a century in his final ODI appearance against Afghanistan, Yashasvi Jaiswal was not selected for this tour.
