Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant are expected to return to the Indian team for the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against England. Senior cricket journalists confirm that both star players are fully available and might be brought back into the ODI setup soon. This series serves as a crucial building block for India's roadmap toward the next major ICC 50-over tournament cycle.
According to cricket journalist Abhishek Tripathi, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is careful with Jasprit Bumrah's game time. He was rested to protect him from getting too tired. The team bosses want him to play to find his bowling rhythm. Rishabh Pant is set to handle the wicketkeeping gloves. He is expected to take the important number five spot in the batting order to give the middle order more explosive power.
The two heavyweights, India and England will face each other in an exciting three-match series across historic cricket grounds in the United Kingdom. The action kicks off with the first ODI on 14 July 2026 at the famous Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. Just two days later, on 16 July 2026, the teams will head to Wales for the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
Finally, the high-stakes series will wrap up on 19 July 2026 at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London, often called the Home of Cricket. Harshit Rana has officially returned to the Indian ODI setup after completing his injury rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) added the young speedster directly to the squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai.
He returned to action after a long lay-off following a serious knee injury sustained during a warm-up match in February 2026.
Hardik Pandya ruled out, Virat Kohli still in doubt for series against England
Hardik Pandya has been officially ruled out of India's upcoming white-ball tour of England due to a fresh injury setback. The star all-rounder was initially managing severe back spasms during the IPL season. However, while undergoing his rehabilitation program at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, Pandya suffered a new quadriceps strain.Because of this leg injury, he cannot bowl his full volume or match the intense physical standards needed for the 50-over format. Medical staff decided to hold him back to prevent long-term damage, leaving India without their premier seam-bowling all-rounder.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli remains a major doubt for the upcoming ODI series against England as he races against time to prove his fitness. The star batsman suffered a right hamstring injury while playing in the high-intensity IPL 2026 final. While early medical reports show that his leg is healing quickly and progressing well, his selection is not yet guaranteed.
Kohli must travel to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for a mandatory, high-stakes fitness assessment on 22 June 2026. The national selection committee has placed the entire ODI squad announcement on hold until he clears this test. Team management is desperate to have him back to anchor the middle order for this crucial overseas tour.
