England add 30-yr-old star to ODI squad in middle of series opener against India

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the addition of Brydon Carse to England's ODI squad for the ongoing series against India. This call-up marks a return for the 30-year-old bowler, who has been sidelined since sustaining wrist and elbow injuries just before 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).

Brydon Carse added to England's ODI squad for series vs India

Carse's return breaks a lengthy absence from England's white-ball setups, with his last One Day International appearance dating back to November 2025 against New Zealand in Wellington. Over a five-year international career that has frequently been disrupted by fitness issues, the pacer has claimed 34 wickets across 30 ODIs at an average of 40.44. Beyond his primary role with the ball, Carse's proven lower-order batting capabilities offer the English team added tactical flexibility should he be selected in the playing XI for the remaining matches.

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Brydon Carse’s return to competitive cricket via the T20 Blast with Durham provides a timely boost to England’s white-ball setups. His presence adds valuable depth and a distinct point of difference to an already versatile pace attack. Carse joins a diverse bowling pool that features specialist speedsters like Saqib Mahmood, Jofra Archer, and Josh Tongue, alongside handy seam-bowling all-rounders Sam Curran and Gus Atkinson. Supported by a spin department consisting of Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed, and James Coles, England looks well-equipped to handle varied match situations.

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England's updated ODI squad for India series:

Harry Brook (C), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, James Coles, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Josh Tongue

The series opener is already underway at the Edgbaston where England won the toss and elected to bat first. England overcame a jittery start and posted a competitive total of 258, riding on Joe Root's unbeaten 76 and Liam Dawson's 68. Axar Patel was the pick of the bowler for India as he took a fiery four-fer.