New Delhi: India allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is in a race against time for the three ODIs against England from July 14 in Birmingham. TimesofIndia.com has learned that the BCCI medical team has advised the youngster a long period of rest, and he is yet to start his rehabilitation. He was recently ruled out of the T20Is against Ireland and England due to discomfort in his left quadricep.It is understood that he is a minor – a guy who has kept him out of action since the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai. Management is closely monitoring his progress and is optimistic he will be back with the team sometime next month. Currently, the odds of that happening in England remain bleak, and the Zimbabwe T20Is could be the practical option for a return to competitive cricket. The selectors will make the call soon.India’s squad for the ODI against England will be assembled in batches. Some players, including the captain Shubman Gill and wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, are likely to arrive early to begin their preparations. Others will be able to link up with the team from July 12 before the opening in Birmingham.Indian team for England ODIs: : Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Singh, Harshit Singh,India’s Tour of England 2026 (ODI Series)
- July 14: 1st ODI at Edgbaston, Birmingham
- July 16: 2nd ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
- July 19: 3rd ODI at Lord’s, London