India ODI Squad for England Tour: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced that Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli have been selected in the India ODI squad of 15 players that will play against England in the three-match ODI series scheduled to begin on July 14, 2026, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The announcement came on June 21, 2026.
Key Returns and Fitness Concerns
Bumrah returns to the team directly following his rest period to manage his workload during the Afghanistan matches. His return greatly strengthens India’s bowling strength. The pace bowler has been key to India’s recent successes.
Kohli’s inclusion in the Indian team, on the other hand, depends on him being cleared of his injury. Kohli had pulled his hamstring during the IPL 2026 finals when playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Kohli was in Delhi for a promotional activity and will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Monday, June 22, for a fitness test. If he recovers fully, the star batter will travel to England.
Kohli missed the recent three-match ODI series against Afghanistan due to this injury. His replacement in that series was Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The Leadership Setup
Shubman Gill will continue to captain the ODI team. He led India to a convincing 3-0 series win against Afghanistan recently. Shreyas Iyer serves as the vice-captain for this England tour. Gill is comfortable in the leader’s position, and the group appears to be confident under him.
Big Inclusions That Stand Out
Left-arm spin all-rounder Axar Patel returns to the mix after being out due to injury. He replaced rookie left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey during the Afghanistan series and has now reclaimed his spot for the England tour.
Fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has retained his spot after an impressive debut series. The young bowler showed great promise during his first outing, and the selectors have backed him again.
Other players in this list are Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Kuldeep Yadav, adding to India’s strengths in the middle order.
Surprising Omissions That Shocked Fans
To the surprise of many fans, Yashasvi Jaiswal was left out after registering an unbeaten hundred (110*) in his previous ODI against Afghanistan.
This decision has caught many fans off guard since Jaiswal played such a crucial role in the Afghanistan series.
Mohammed Siraj has also been left out of the tour. His absence means Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana will shoulder the right-arm bowling responsibilities alongside Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.
Harriet Rana and Prasidh Krishna join Bumrah in the fast bowling department, while Arshdeep Singh provides the left-arm option.
Complete India ODI Squad vs England 2026
Here is the official 15-member squad selected for the England tour:
Batsmen & Wicket-keepers: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli* (Subject to fitness), Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (Wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (Wicket-keeper)
All-rounders & Spinners: Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav
Fast Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Gurnoor Brar
The asterisk next to Kohli’s name confirms his fitness-dependent selection.
England vs India ODI Series Schedule
The three-match ODI leg concludes India’s white-ball tour of Europe. All the games will be played in England on neutral pitches:
- July 14, 2026: 1st ODI at Edgbaston, Birmingham
- July 16, 2026: 2nd ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
- July 19, 2026: 3rd ODI at Lord’s, London
The July 19 Lord’s match will generate the highest number of viewers as well, owing to the historic nature of the venue in cricket.
What This Squad Means for India
The balance of this team indicates that the selectors are confident about the captaincy abilities of Gill, along with including the veteran players such as Rohit Sharma and the physically fit Kohli. The selection of Bumrah fulfills India’s requirement for a class pace bowler who can disintegrate partnerships.
Axar Patel also brings variation in spinning, along with stability in the middle order. Gurnoor Brar’s inclusion also reflects that the team management is keen on maintaining consistency among young bowlers.
Century by Jaiswal, followed by omission from the squad, forms the center of debate. Fans and analysts are debating whether this was a tactical move or based on overall performance assessment.
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Looking Ahead
India will need Kohli to clear his fitness test quickly so he can join the India ODI squad before traveling to England. The team management has indicated that his rehabilitation is progressing well, and he should be fit for the series.
With three tough games against England at prestigious grounds, India is looking to maintain their fine ODI form. The blend of youth and experience in this team looks good for a successful tour.
