England name 16-man squad for ODI series in India, pace duo earn recall

England have named a 16-man squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, with fast bowlers Gus Atkinson and Saqib Mahmood returning to the squad. Sussex all-rounder James Coles has been called up for the ODIs for the first time, while Nottinghamshire pacer Josh Tongue has retained his place despite yet to make his debut in the 50-over format.

The series, which follows the ongoing five-match T20I competition between the two sides, will begin at Edgbaston on July 14 before moving to the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on July 16. The third and final ODI will be played at Lord’s on July 19. Harry Brook will continue to lead England, with experienced batsmen Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Jofrad Archer and Samhid in Raquaran Archer.

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Atkinson returns to England’s white-ball team for the first time since the tour of India at the start of 2025, having spent much of the past year concentrating on red-ball cricket and recovering from fitness setbacks. Mahmood, meanwhile, continues his comeback after injuries interrupted his international career, with Lancashire making a quick appearance in England’s ongoing T20I series against India.

JAMES COLES REWARDED AFTER IMPRESSIVE ENTRY

The biggest talking point in the squad is the inclusion of 21-year-old James Coles, who is in line to make his ODI debut. The Sussex all-rounder has seen an impressive rise through the domestic rankings after playing for the England Lions and producing consistent performances in county cricket.

Coles also earned his first England call-up for the T20I series against India earlier this month, underscoring the selectors’ faith in one of the country’s brightest young talents.

England have otherwise retained the core of their white-ball squad, with Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed offering depth in the batting department, while Archer, Atkinson, Mahmood, Tongue and Curran provide a variety of pace to the attack along with the experience of Rashid and Liam Dawson in the spin department.

England squad for ODI series against India

Harry Brook, 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, Josh Tongue

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Published on:

03 Jul 2026 18:26 IST