England recalled Brydon Cars for the last two ODIs against India after the defeat at Edgbaston

England bowler Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer (PTI Photo) Brydon Carse has been added to the England squad for the remaining two ODIs of the three-match series against India after completing his recovery from injury. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the inclusion of the 30-year-old fast bowler on Tuesday 14 July during the first ODI at Edgbaston. His return boosts the pace of England’s attack ahead of the final two matches of the series.

Recovered from IPL injury, available for last two ODIs

Carse was sidelined after sustaining wrist and elbow injuries while batting in the nets for Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the start of IPL 2026. The setback sidelined him for several months before he began his comeback.To assess his readiness for international cricket, the England selectors watched his performances in the Vitality Blast, where he made three appearances for Durham. The call-up marks Carse’s first ODI selection since England’s tour of New Zealand in November 2025. The right-arm seamer has represented England in 30 ODIs, claiming 34 wickets.Having regained full fitness, Carse is now available for selection for the remaining matches of the series, with the second ODI scheduled in Cardiff on Thursday 16 July, followed by the series finale at Lord’s on Sunday 19 July.

India ended England’s winning streak at Edgbaston

India ended England’s remarkable 12-year unbeaten run in men’s ODIs with a convincing six-wicket win in the 1st ODI at Edgbaston. The hosts got off to a promising start, reaching 61 for no loss before the Indian bowlers unleashed a dramatic collapse that left them at 80/5. Joe Root held the innings together with an unbeaten 76, while Liam Dawson added a valuable 68. Their 111-run partnership helped England recover to 258 before they were bowled out.Axar Patel played a key role with the ball, taking four wickets and breaking the backbone of England’s batting line-up with figures of 4/62.India’s chase was built on another assured knock by skipper Shubman Gill, who scored 80 before retiring with cramps. The visitors lost momentum briefly after slipping to 160/4, but Axar Patel and Washington Sundar combined to extinguish England’s hopes. The pair put on an unbeaten 102-run stand with Axar finishing on 57* and Sundar remaining unbeaten on 52 as India sealed victory with 28 deliveries to spare.