After enduring a humiliating 0-4 loss in the T20I series against England, the Indian team will prepare themselves to lock horns against the Three Lions in the three-game ODI series. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma coming back for the Men in Blue, the Shubman Gill-led side will look to take the revenge.
Big boost for India
Virat Kohli was picked up for the 15-member squad for the England ODIs on the basis of fitness, as he picked up a hamstring injury while playing for RCB in the IPL 2026 final against GT. As an outcome, the former India captain missed the three-game ODI series against Afghanistan. Fortunately, Virat worked really hard and successfully cleared all the compulsory fitness tests to feature in the England ODIs.
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Rohit Sharma's sublime touch in ODIs
Currently, Rohit Sharma is going through a fine form in the fifty-over format of the game. The former India skipper appeared in the third and final ODI against Afghanistan which was played in Chennai. Rohit managed to score a sublime knock of 79 runs off just 69 balls at a strike rate of 114.49. Considering this, Rohit's fine form could be a big boost for the Men in Blue.
When and where to watch the first ODI between India and England?
The first ODI between India and England will be played at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on Tuesday, July 14. The game will start at 3:30 PM (IST). Fans in India can enjoy the live telecast at Sony Sports Network channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming services will be provided at the JioHotstar app and website.