England Squad for IND vs ENG ODI 2026 Announced: Harry Brook Named Captain; James Cole, Josh Tongue Earn Call-Ups
England has announced its 16-player One Day International squad for the highly anticipated series against India, with Harry Brook leading the side as captain. Uncapped all-rounder James Coles and fast bowler Josh Tongue, now 29, are set for potential debuts in the three-match series. Running from July 14-19, 2026, the ODIs will be played at Edgbaston.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today unveiled its 16-player squad for the highly anticipated three-match One Day International (ODI) series against India, set to commence on July 14. Yorkshire's dynamic batsman Harry Brook, 27, will lead the side, building on his established white-ball captaincy and recent Test vice-captaincy. The squad features two exciting potential ODI debutants: Sussex all-rounder James Coles, 22, and Nottinghamshire fast bowler Josh Tongue, 29. India Squad for IND vs ENG ODI 2026 Announced: Shubman Gill to Lead; Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah Included.
England Name 16-Member Squad For IND ODIs
16 players for our 3-match ODI series with India!
Click below for the full squad 👇
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 3, 2026
Harry Brook at the Helm
Harry Brook's appointment as ODI captain reinforces his growing stature in English cricket. Already leading the T20I squad, Brook is known for his aggressive batting style and impressive track record, including a strong start to his Test career. His leadership will be crucial as England faces a strong Indian side on home soil. Brook has previously expressed that captaining England in all formats would be a 'privilege'.
Fresh Faces: James Coles and Josh Tongue Eye Debuts
James Coles, a promising left-arm orthodox spinner and right-handed middle-order batsman, earns his first call-up to the senior ODI squad. Coles, who made his first-class debut for Sussex at just 16 years old, has impressed selectors with strong performances for England Lions and in various T20 competitions, including a stint with SA20 champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Fast bowler Josh Tongue, despite having made significant impacts in Test cricket, is yet to play an ODI for England. Tongue's inclusion comes after a series of strong performances, including being England's top wicket-taker in the 2025 Test series against India with 19 scalps and earning a T20I call-up earlier in 2026. His pace and ability to generate bounce will be a valuable asset to the English bowling attack. Manchester Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs England 2nd T20I 2026.
Full England ODI Squad for India Series
| Player | County | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Brook (c) | Yorkshire | Batsman |
| Rehan Ahmed | Leicestershire | All-rounder |
| Jofra Archer | Sussex | Bowler |
| Gus Atkinson | Surrey | Bowler |
| Tom Banton | Somerset | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Jacob Bethell | Warwickshire | All-rounder |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | Lancashire | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| James Coles | Sussex | All-rounder (Uncapped) |
| Sam Curran | Surrey | All-rounder |
| Liam Dawson | Hampshire | All-rounder |
| Ben Duckett | Nottinghamshire | Batsman |
| Will Jacks | Surrey | All-rounder |
| Saqib Mahmood | Lancashire | Bowler |
| Adil Rashid | Yorkshire | Bowler |
| Joe Root | Yorkshire | Batsman |
| Josh Tongue | Nottinghamshire | Bowler (Uncapped in ODIs) |
Series Schedule
England will host India for three One Day Internationals as part of India's white-ball tour, which also includes a five-match T20I series.
1st ODI: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 11:00 AM BST at Edgbaston, Birmingham
2nd ODI: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 1:00 PM BST at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
3rd ODI: Sunday, July 19, 2026, 11:00 AM BST at Lord's, London
The series promises to be an enthralling contest between two of white-ball cricket's powerhouses. India enters the series with a superior head-to-head record in ODIs, setting the stage for England to challenge that dominance on home turf with their revitalised squad.
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