India take on England in the first One Day in Birmingham. (CREIMAS FOR BCCI)
Shubman Gill’s India will take on Harry Brook’s England in the first of three ODIs at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday, with a renewed energy to put behind the embarrassing losses in the T20I series against Ireland and England
India will be boosted by the return of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have now become one-format players after retiring from T20Is and Tests. Their presence brings much-needed stability to a batting line-up that looked vulnerable in the testing English conditions. The return of KL Rahul, who missed the T20I leg due to injury, will further solidify a middle order that struggled for consistency.
Story continues below this ad
The T20I campaign was nothing short of a nightmare for the Men in Blue. A 2-0 whitewash at the hands of Ireland was followed by a crushing 4-0 defeat against England in a five-match series that left more questions than answers. The batting unit failed to fire collectively, the bowling lacked penetration, and the fielding was far from sharp. It was a tour to forget for the young Indian side.
England, on the other hand, will be brimming with confidence. Their dominant display in the T20I series has only reinforced their belief, and they will be eager to continue their winning run in the 50-over format. With a settled squad and home conditions favouring them, the hosts will pose a stern challenge for Gill and his men.
Scroll down to follow live updates of India vs England 1st ODI
Gill on Virat Kohli talks over 2027 World Cup: ‘We were talking about that’
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli in practice ahead of the 1st ODI vs England. (CREIMAS)
India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill said that he had spoken to Virat Kohli about the players India will need to invest in who would fit the bill leading into the 2027 ODI World Cup.
“The conversation was regarding the combination – what combination could be best for us, which players may not be in the team right now but could help us in the future, which bowlers, all-rounders and spinners. We were talking about that,” Gill said at the pre-match press conference ahead of the England ODI series on Monday. (READ MORE)
Stay updated with the latest sports news across Cricket, Football, Chess, and more. Catch all the action with real-time live cricket score updates and in-depth coverage of ongoing matches.
© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd
