In a further important development from india Three match ODI series against EnglandThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) The team has been forced to make changes after one of its promising all-rounders got injured.
With India set to begin the 50-over series on July 14 following the conclusion of the ongoing T20I assignments in England, the team management has acted swiftly to ensure that the balance of the squad remains intact. The latest update comes as India continue their preparations for an important phase of white-ball cricket which also includes the T20I tour. zimbabwe later this month.
Nitish Kumar Reddy out of England ODI series
BCCI confirmed this on July 6 Nitish Kumar Reddy He has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against England after suffering a left quadriceps injury during the third ODI against England. afghanistan In Chennai. The all-rounder is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Center of Excellence, with no official timeline announced for his return to competitive cricket.
Male Selection Committee has declared the name to fill the vacant post. Shivam Dubey As Reddy’s replacement for the ODI series. Dubey, who is already part of India’s squad for the ongoing five-match T20 series against England, will remain with the team for the 50-over matches starting July 14 in Birmingham.
Reddy’s injury has already ruled him out of the T20 series against Ireland and England and also the upcoming three-match T20 series against Zimbabwe. Given the all-rounder’s growing importance in the national set-up across all white-ball formats, his continued absence is a blow to India.
The updated Indian ODI squad for the England series includes:
Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat KohliShreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Shivam Dubey.
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Shivam Dubey has got another chance in ODI cricket
Dubey’s inclusion will provide a valuable opportunity for the Mumbai all-rounder to re-establish himself in India’s ODI setup. Although he has become a regular feature in India’s T20I plans and was part of the country’s two successful T20 World Cup campaigns, opportunities have been limited in the 50-over format due to intense competition for all-rounder places.
The left-handed batsman has represented India in only four ODIs since making his debut in 2019, with his last appearance being Sri Lanka In Colombo in August 2024. Having already been with the team for the ongoing T20I series in England, Dubey’s transition to the ODI group is expected to be seamless.
Following the conclusion of the England ODIs, Dube is also expected to travel to Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series starting on July 23. With Reddy sidelined indefinitely, the upcoming ODIs present a great opportunity for Dube to cement his claim as a reliable seam-bowling all-rounder in India’s 50-over plans.
