India welcomed two of the biggest match winners with Virat Kohli and jasprit bumrah was named in the ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series England. While Bumrah is back after a planned workload break, Kohli remains subject to a fitness clearance following an injury that sidelined him during the ODI series against Afghanistan.
The squad announcement reflects India’s continued focus on building a settled combination for the team 2027 ODI World Cup Mixes seasoned campaigners with new talent in South Africa. return of Harshit Rana and Akhar Patel also highlights the selectors’ intention to strengthen both the pace and spin departments ahead of the tough overseas assignment.
Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli and Harshit Rana headline key changes
Bumrah was rested for the one-off Test and ODI series against Afghanistan as part of the BCCI’s workload management strategy, allowing the fast bowler extra recovery time after a tough schedule. His return significantly boosts India’s bowling attack for England conditions.
Kohli, on the other hand, was on the run after suffering a hamstring injury during the Afghanistan series IPL 2026 final. His availability for the England tour will depend on medical clearance, but his selection shows confidence in his recovery. Yashasvi JaiswalHe was not included in the ODI squad against Afghanistan during Kohli’s absence.
One notable return is Harshit. The young pacer was affected by a severe tear to the lateral meniscus in his right knee that required surgery during India’s series against New Zealand earlier this year. The setback forced him to miss both the T20 World Cup and the IPL season, but he has now earned a place for the England series after recently joining the squad for the final ODI against Afghanistan.
Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja remain unavailable
India also recalled Akhar instead Tough Dubey In the ODI setup. Akhar has been on the fringes of the format despite being a valuable all-rounder and now gets another opportunity to stake his claim.
But still, there is no turning back Ravindra Jadejawith Washington Sundar His preference continues as a spin-bowling all-rounder. Hardik Pandya remains unavailable after suffering another setback during his rehabilitation. The all-rounder reportedly struggled with back spasms during the IPL, with an additional leg injury delaying his return to international cricket.
A young left-arm seamer Gurnoor Brar He retained his place after an encouraging debut series against Afghanistan Prince Yadav makes way for Harshit who returns.
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India’s ODI squad for England tour: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar.
Separately, BCCI confirmed this Varun Chakraborty He remains in the final stages of rehabilitation for a left leg injury sustained during IPL 2026 and will miss the upcoming T20I series against Ireland. India will start with two matches in Ireland before starting the five-match T20I series in England on July 1, followed by ODIs at Birmingham, Cardiff and Lord’s in London later in the month.
T20I squad for India’s tour of Ireland and England (updated): Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (vc), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prasid Krishna.
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