Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah are the starting lineup for India’s first One-Day International match against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, according to former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. After a five-match losing streak in Twenty20 Internationals, India will have the chance to start over in the three-match series.
Abhishek Nayar outlined India’s batting balance and middle order. The series, which begins against a confident England team, is an important practice run before the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. The second ODI will be played in Cardiff on Thursday, July 16, and the third match will conclude the series at Lord’s on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
“Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli—no questions asked.” The vice captain must be present. Shreyas Iyer at No. 4. In my opinion, KL Rahul and Axar Patel will alternate depending on the circumstances, such as whether you want Shivam Dube or a left-hander. Nayar stated on JioStar, “That is a little bit the versatility that I would want in my batting order.”
Why does India’s bowling assault depend so heavily on Bumrah’s return?
Abhishek Nayar underlined that Bumrah’s return alters India’s bowling attack following his final ODI on November 19, 2023. The pace spearhead is invaluable due to his familiarity with English conditions.
“From the perspective of the opposition, having ten overs of Bumrah is a nightmare. This comes from someone who sits in an IPL opposition dugout, so trust me. Other bowlers become more successful as well because you are trying to target them to score those runs when you know you have to literally dismiss the four overs and start planning for the remaining sixteen, according to Abhishek Nayar.
Can the young Gurnoor Brar turn into India’s pace X-factor?
As the sole seam-bowling all-rounder for India, Nayar backed Shivam Dube, followed by Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. Gurnoor Brar particularly delighted the assistant coach.
“Having that pace upwards of 140+ kmph with the bounce, that X-factor that you want to groom, and he can bat a bit as well,” Nayar stated.
Furthermore, Bumrah and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh’s partnership is crucial to India’s chances in England, according to Abhishek Nayar.
“A Jasprit Bumrah at the opposite end also contributes significantly to Arshdeep’s effectiveness. With Bumrah’s record against him, Joe Root, who is batting for England, will be thinking that Bumrah can get him out and that any spell might help India. Thus, with Bumrah returning, Gautam Gambhir, Morne Morkel, and Shubman Gill will all be thrilled,” Abhishek Nayar continued.
In the first ODI of 2026, India, under the leadership of Abhishek Nayar, faced India:
Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Gurnoor Brar, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, and Arshdeep Singh
