India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against England is expected to be announced shortly, and there appears to be good news for several senior players. According to fresh updates, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel have all been declared fit and available for selection after receiving clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE).
The fitness updates come at a crucial time for India as the selectors prepare to pick the squad for the three-match ODI series in England. While Jasprit Bumrah and Pant have not featured in the ongoing Afghanistan ODI series, both players are now in line for a return. At the same time, the selectors are still awaiting final clarity on Virat Kohli’s fitness, while Hardik Pandya is set to miss the tour due to injury.
Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel fit for England ODIs
ध्रुव जुरैल, केएल राहुल, पंत और जसप्रीत बुमराह इंग्लैंड के लिए चुनी जाने वाली वनडे टीम के लिए फिट है। सीओई की रिपोर्ट चयनकर्ताओं को भेज दी गई है। https://t.co/lotruuLrIG
— Abhishek Tripathi / अभिषेक त्रिपाठी (@abhishereporter) June 20, 2026
According to journalist Abhishek Tripathi, the CoE has submitted its fitness report to the selectors, confirming that Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel are all fit for selection for the England ODI series.
The update is particularly significant for Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested for the entire Afghanistan assignment as part of a workload management plan. Following the conclusion of IPL 2026, the BCCI decided against rushing the premier fast bowler back into action, choosing instead to prioritize his long-term fitness ahead of major international assignments.
Given Jasprit Bumrah’s previous back injury concerns and the physical demands of his bowling action, the management has remained extremely cautious with his workload over the last few seasons. His return would provide a massive boost to India’s pace attack ahead of a challenging tour of England.
There is also encouraging news for Rishabh Pant. The wicketkeeper-batter was dropped from India’s ODI squad in May ahead of the Afghanistan series after a prolonged lean patch with the bat. Pant also lost his position as India’s Test vice-captain as the selectors opted to move in a different direction.
KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan have since emerged as India’s preferred wicketkeeping options in the 50-over format. However, Pant’s fitness clearance now puts him back in contention for a return to the ODI setup after missing the recent home series.
Meanwhile, KL Rahul’s availability was never in serious doubt, but the latest report officially confirms that he is fit and available. Dhruv Jurel has also received clearance and remains firmly in the selectors’ plans across formats.
Virat Kohli injury update: Batter to undergo fitness tests at CoE
While several senior players have received positive fitness reports, Virat Kohli’s situation remains unresolved.
As per the latest update, Kohli is expected to undergo another fitness assessment at the Centre of Excellence on June 22. Only after those tests are completed will the selectors make a final call regarding his inclusion in the England ODI squad.
The former India captain has been sidelined with a hamstring injury suffered during IPL 2026. Reports indicate that Kohli sustained a distal semimembranosus tendon tear near his knee while representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL final against Gujarat Titans.
The CoE has remained in constant touch with Kohli during his rehabilitation programme. Recent reports suggest that the veteran batter is recovering quickly, but the BCCI medical team wants complete assurance before clearing him for international cricket.
Since Kohli has already retired from T20Is and Tests, ODI cricket remains his sole international commitment, making his recovery one of India’s biggest priorities.
सीओई ने लंदन में विराट से संपर्क किया था। उसके बाद उन्हें एक रीहैब प्रोग्राम दिया गया था। विराट हैमस्ट्रिंग से तेजी से उबर रहे हैं। 22 जून को विराट सीओई जाएंगे जहां उनका फिटनेस टेस्ट दोबारा होगा। उसके बाद वनडे टीम की घोषणा होगी। https://t.co/OtJ3dT9VQB
— Abhishek Tripathi / अभिषेक त्रिपाठी (@abhishereporter) June 20, 2026
Hardik Pandya ruled out of England ODI series
The news is not as positive for Hardik Pandya. According to the latest reports, the star all-rounder is set to miss the England ODI series due to injury. Pandya had recently recovered from the back spasms that troubled him during IPL 2026 and had even received medical clearance from the CoE.
However, just before he was due to join the national setup, Pandya reportedly suffered a fresh setback during a high-intensity training session. The injury has been identified as a low-grade quadriceps strain.
The medical team has advised approximately three weeks of rehabilitation and recovery, effectively ruling him out of the England ODI series.
हार्दिक पांड्या चोट के कारण इंग्लैंड में वनडे सीरीज से भी बाहर। विराट कोहली का फिटनेस टेस्ट 22 जून को बेंगलुरु में सीओई में होगा। उसके बाद पता चलेगा कि वह इंग्लैंड के विरुद्ध वनडे सीरीज खेलेंगे कि नहीं।#indiancricket
— Abhishek Tripathi / अभिषेक त्रिपाठी (@abhishereporter) June 20, 2026
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