India have announced their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, with Jasprit Bumrah making his return after being rested for the Afghanistan assignment. Virat Kohli has also been selected, although his participation remains subject to fitness clearance following a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL 2026 final.
The squad forms part of India’s preparations for the 2027 World Cup in South Africa and features several notable inclusions and omissions as selectors continue shaping the team’s ODI plans.
Bumrah Back After Workload Management Break
India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah returns to the ODI setup after missing both the one-off Test and the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan.
The 32-year-old pacer had been rested under the BCCI’s workload management strategy, allowing him time away from international cricket before the England tour.
Kohli Included Despite Fitness Concerns
Virat Kohli has been named in the squad but will require fitness clearance before taking the field.
The veteran batter suffered a hamstring injury during the IPL 2026 final, an issue that ruled him out of the ODI series against Afghanistan. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who replaced Kohli in that squad, has not been selected for the England tour.
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Harshit Rana Earns Return to ODI Squad
One of the significant developments is the return of Harshit Rana.
The young all-rounder impressed during India’s series against New Zealand earlier this year with contributions both with the bat and ball. However, a right knee lateral meniscus tear later forced him to undergo surgery, ruling him out of the T20 World Cup and the subsequent IPL season.
After recently being added to the squad for the final ODI against Afghanistan, Rana has now secured a place for the England series.
Gurnoor Brar Retains Place
Gurnoor Brar, who impressed during his debut ODI series against Afghanistan, continues in the squad.
Meanwhile, Prince Yadav has made way for the returning Harshit Rana.
Axar Patel Replaces Harsh Dubey
The selectors have brought Axar Patel back into the ODI setup in place of Harsh Dubey, who featured in the Afghanistan series.
Axar, also 32, was part of India’s ODI squad for the Australia series last October but has not appeared in an ODI since then.
There is still no return for Ravindra Jadeja, while Washington Sundar continues to fill the role of spin-bowling all-rounder.
Hardik Pandya Remains Unavailable
Seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya has once again been left out of the national side.
Although initially selected for the Afghanistan ODI series, Pandya was later withdrawn after suffering a setback during rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
The Mumbai Indians captain had experienced back spasms during the IPL, causing him to miss four matches. He is also understood to have subsequently sustained another injury to his leg.
India ODI Squad for England
India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against England is:
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, Gurnoor Brar.*
*Virat Kohli’s selection is subject to fitness clearance.
Varun Chakaravarthy Ruled Out of T20I Series
The BCCI also provided an update regarding Varun Chakaravarthy.
According to the board, the spinner is in the final stages of rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence following a left foot injury suffered during IPL 2026.
As a result, he will miss the T20I series against Ireland.
India T20I Squad for Ireland and England
India’s T20I squad for the Ireland and England assignments is:
Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prasidh Krishna.
Schedule for Ireland and England Tour
India’s white-ball tour begins with two T20Is against Ireland.
Ireland T20Is
- June 26
- June 28
England T20I Series
The five-match T20I series against England begins on July 1.
England ODI Series
- July 14 – Birmingham
- July 16 – Cardiff
- July 19 – London (Lord’s)
The England ODIs will play an important role in India’s continued preparations for the 2027 World Cup in South Africa.
Conclusion
The return of Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana strengthens India’s ODI squad ahead of a challenging England tour, while Virat Kohli’s inclusion remains dependent on fitness clearance. With preparations for the 2027 World Cup continuing, the upcoming matches against Ireland and England provide another opportunity for India to fine-tune its white-ball combinations.
