Two of India’s greatest cricketers, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are expected to return to Team India for the upcoming ODI series against England in July 2026. Both players retired from Tests and T20Is earlier this year but will remain available for the team in One-Day Internationals.
Retirement from T20 and Test formats
Rohit and Virat Kohli have led India to many T20Is but have since retired from T20 cricket, having led them to victory in the T20 World Cup in 2024. Soon after, they retired from Test cricket as well. Since then, they have not featured in the ongoing five-match Test series in England, which is part of the World Test Championship.
India returns to ODIs after a long break
India hasn’t played an ODI since March 9, 2025, which means both teams and several senior players have been away from the 50-over format for over a year. However, with several ODI series lined up ahead, their return bodes well. India will take on Australia in October 2025, followed by South Africa (December) and New Zealand (January 2026), and we’ll see both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing in all of these series.
England vs India 2026: ODI Series Schedule
Once the five-match T20 series is over, India will play three ODIs in England:
- 1st ODI – July 14, 2026 – Edgbaston
- 2nd ODI – July 16, 2026 – Sophia Gardens
- 3rd ODI – July 19, 2026 – Lord’s
Fans are waiting for the return
If both these seniors are selected in the team, this will be Rohit and Virat Kohli’s first ODI in more than a year. Given their experience and record in English conditions, fans will eagerly wait to see the pair play and perform.
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