England Squad India ODI Series: England have announced a 16-player squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against India, introducing a blend of fresh talent and experienced campaigners ahead of an important bilateral assignment.
The biggest talking points from the squad announcement are the first-ever ODI call-up for Sussex all-rounder James Coles and the return of fast bowler Jofra Archer, who is back in England’s one-day setup after an eight-month gap. Archer last featured in an ODI in November 2025 and will now look to strengthen England’s pace attack as the team prepares to face one of the strongest batting line-ups in world cricket.
Harry Brook to Captain England
Harry Brook has been entrusted with leading England for the ODI series, continuing the team’s transition under a younger leadership group. Brook has established himself as one of England’s most dependable batters across formats, and the upcoming series will provide another opportunity to showcase his captaincy credentials.
England have also rewarded fast bowler Josh Tongue with his maiden ODI selection following his impressive performances in domestic and international cricket. His inclusion adds further pace options alongside Archer and the returning Gus Atkinson and Saqib Mahmood.
Four Changes from the Previous ODI Squad
Compared to the squad that toured Sri Lanka, England have made four changes for the India series.
James Coles, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Saqib Mahmood have all been included, replacing Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Jamie Overton and Luke Wood.
The changes suggest England are aiming for a stronger pace attack while also adding greater all-round depth through Coles, who has impressed with both bat and ball in county cricket.
England Squad India ODI Series Schedule
The three-match ODI series between England and India will begin on 14 July at Edgbaston.
The remaining fixtures are scheduled as follows:
First ODI: 14 July – Edgbaston
Second ODI: 16 July – Cardiff
Third ODI: 19 July – Lord’s
With matches being played at three iconic English venues, the series is expected to provide quality preparation for both teams as they continue building towards future ICC tournaments.
England ODI Squad
Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, James Coles, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Joe Root and Josh Tongue.
The squad combines experienced international performers such as Jos Buttler, Joe Root and Adil Rashid with emerging players who have impressed in domestic competitions.
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India Welcome Back Virat Kohli
India had announced their squad for the England tour on 21 June. Shubman Gill will captain the side, while Shreyas Iyer has been appointed vice-captain.
One of the biggest boosts for India is the return of Virat Kohli, who missed the recent ODI series against Afghanistan due to injury. His comeback significantly strengthens India’s batting unit alongside Rohit Sharma and Gill.
The Indian squad also features experienced pacer Jasprit Bumrah, left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh, spinner Kuldeep Yadav and all-rounders Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, giving the visitors a balanced combination for English conditions.
India ODI Squad
Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar.
High-Profile Contest Awaits
The England Squad India ODI Series promises an exciting contest between two of international cricket’s strongest limited-overs teams. England have strengthened their squad with the return of Jofra Archer and the inclusion of promising newcomers James Coles and Josh Tongue, while India arrive with a full-strength batting line-up led by Shubman Gill and boosted by Virat Kohli‘s return.
With both teams featuring a mix of established stars and emerging talent, the three-match ODI series is expected to deliver highly competitive cricket and provide valuable insights into each side’s preparations for future international competitions.
