India names ODI squad for England series, leaving out Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant

India's 15‑member ODI squad for the three‑match series against England, beginning on July 14, was announced on June 21. The board retained wicket‑keeper options KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan, while Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant were omitted.

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said Samson was “closer than Pant” after a prolific IPL 2026 season with Chennai Super Kings and a strong T20 World Cup showing, but he was not selected. He also noted that Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 110‑run knock against Afghanistan was superseded by Virat Kohli’s fitness and return to the side.

De Villiers praised the inclusion of fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, emphasizing the need to manage his workload ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup despite a modest IPL performance.