Fast bowler Josh Tongue and uncapped all-rounder James Coles were named in England’s 16-member side to face India in the upcoming three-match ODI series.
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India vs England | Coles, Tongue named in 16-member squad
In one lineEngland names uncapped all-rounder James Coles and Josh Tongue in 16-member squad for three ODIs against India.Key facts• New England inclusionsUncapped all-rounder James Coles and fast bowler Josh Tongue were named in England’s 16-member squad for the ODI series against India.• ODI series scheduleThe three-match ODI series is scheduled for July 14, 16, and 19 in Birmingham, Cardiff, and Lord’s respectively.• England’s pace attackEngland named seamers Gus Atkinson and Saqib Mahmood, alongside Jofra Archer, who returns to ODI cricket after a long absence.• India’s squad strengthIndia will field a near full-strength team, with Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah expected to feature in the series.• England’s squad compositionThe 16-member England squad includes Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, James Coles, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, and Josh Tongue.Key statistics3Number of ODIs in the seriesJuly 14, 16, and 19ODI series datesProcessed with AI. Reviewed by DH Digital Team.
England also named seamers Gus Atkinson and 29-year-old Saqib Mahmood in the squad to take on a near full-strength India, with Virat Kohli’s availability depends on his fitness.
Former India skipper Rohit Sharma and ace fast bowler Jasprit Burmah are set to feature in the series.
England pace spearhead Jofra Archer has also been named in the side, with the right-arm bowler set for return to ODI cricket for the first time since November 2025.
India and England, who are currently engaged in a five-match T20I series, will play three ODIs on July 14, 16 and 19 in Birmingham, Cardiff and Lord’s respectively.
England Squad
Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton (wk), Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, James Coles, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.