India will face England in a three-match ODI series in February 2025. Key players return to the squad, while some from the T20I series are dropped. Matches in Nagpur, Cuttack, and Ahmedabad.
The Indian cricket team is set to face England in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series in February 2025. Following a 4-1 victory in the preceding T20I series, India will look to continue their winning momentum against the Jos Buttler-led English side. The ODI series is scheduled to take place in Nagpur, Cuttack, and Ahmedabad on February 6, 9, and 12, respectively. These matches will serve as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and Dubai. Rohit Sharma will captain the Indian side in the ODI series.
Key Player Changes
Several changes have been made to the Indian squad for the ODI series compared to the T20I series. Notably, ten players who were part of the T20I squad will not feature in the ODI series. These players include Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Shivam Dube, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, and Dhruv Jurel. While some of these players, such as Samson, Abhishek, Tilak, Surya, Bishnoi, and Chakaravarthy, played all five T20Is, others like Ramandeep did not get a chance to play. Jurel and Dube appeared in two matches, while Rinku featured in three.
On the other hand, several key players have returned to the ODI squad. These include Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul, all of whom last played in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Additionally, spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who last played for India in the first Test against New Zealand in October 2024, and Shreyas Iyer, who last played against Sri Lanka on August 7, 2024, are also part of the ODI squad.
Retained Players
Some players from the T20I squad have been retained for the ODI series. These include Mohammed Shami, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana. Players like Pandya, Shami, and Arshdeep are considered likely starters, but the remaining players’ chances will depend on team strategy.
India’s Squad for the ODI Series
The complete Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against England is as follows: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana.
Match Schedule and Venues
The ODI series will be held across three venues: Nagpur, Cuttack, and Ahmedabad. The first ODI is scheduled for February 6 in Nagpur. The second ODI will take place in Cuttack on February 9, and the third ODI will be in Ahmedabad on February 12.
Preparation for Champions Trophy
The ODI series is crucial for both India and England to prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With the Champions Trophy set to be played in Pakistan and Dubai, the ODI series provides an opportunity for teams to fine-tune their strategies and team combinations. All eyes will be on how the returning players perform and whether the retained players can make significant contributions to the team.
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