India starts England ODI series at Edgbaston as Kohli‑Gambhir tension surfaces

India opened its three‑match ODI series against England on 14 July 2026 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. England won the toss and chose to bat first, posting a modest total after early wickets fell. India’s lineup featured the return of senior players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, signalling a bid to rebound from a disappointing T20I tour and to prepare for the 2027 World Cup.

Ahead of the match, India’s practice session drew attention when head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain‑turned‑senior‑player Virat Kohli were observed avoiding direct interaction, a situation highlighted by multiple reports. The team’s training emphasized intensive field‑ing drills under coach T. Dilip, aiming to adapt to English conditions.

In the game, Bumrah broke Ravindra Jadeja’s record for the most ODI wickets taken by an Indian bowler on English soil, moving to 31 wickets and also reaching his 150th ODI wicket. Kohli approached personal milestones, set to play his 300th ODI innings and near 15,000 runs. Half‑centuries from Shubman Gill and Axar Patel helped India chase down the target with little trouble.

The match also attracted celebrity interest; Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon was spotted in the stands with rumored boyfriend Kabir Bahia, drawing additional media coverage.