Rohit Sharma Prepares for ODI Series Against England

Rohit Sharma has returned to training ahead of the ODI series against England, showcasing his skills in the nets. With impressive recent performances against Afghanistan, he aims to continue his strong form. The Indian squad includes notable players like Virat Kohli, whose participation depends on fitness. This article explores Rohit's career stats and the complete squad for the series, generating excitement for the upcoming matches.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 6, 2026, 21:53 IST

Rohit Sharma Returns to Training

Rohit Sharma, India's prominent opener, has resumed practice ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, set to kick off on July 14 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. During his training session, the experienced batsman showcased his skills, executing a variety of stylish shots, including straight and cover drives with remarkable ease. Currently, India is engaged in a five-match T20I series against England.

Rohit Sharma's Impressive Career Stats

Entering the ODI series, Rohit has recently scored 16, 48, and 79 runs in the preceding series against Afghanistan last month. Known as the 'Hitman', he ranks as India's third-highest run-scorer in ODIs, amassing 11,720 runs from 285 matches with an average of 48.83 and a strike rate of 92.97. His record includes 33 centuries and 62 half-centuries, with his unbeaten 264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2014 standing as the highest individual score in ODI history.

India's ODI Squad for the Series

Rohit is joined by fellow star Virat Kohli in the squad for the ODI series, although Kohli's participation hinges on fitness clearance. The complete ODI squad for India against England includes:

Shubman Gill (Captain)

Rohit Sharma

Virat Kohli* (subject to fitness)

Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain)

KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)

Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)

Washington Sundar

Axar Patel

Nitish Kumar Reddy

Kuldeep Yadav

Jasprit Bumrah

Prasidh Krishna

Harshit Rana

Arshdeep Singh

Gurnoor Brar