After India’s 2–1 ODI series defeat against New Zealand in Indore — New Zealand’s first-ever ODI series win in India — attention has quickly shifted to when India’s senior batters will return to action. Fans are especially eager to know the next fixtures for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both of whom featured prominently in the recently concluded series.
India’s next assignment: ODI series against England
India’s next international outing will be an ODI series against England. The three-match series will mark Kohli and Rohit’s immediate return to competitive cricket for India.
India vs England ODI series – full schedule
- 1st ODI: July 14, 2026 – Starts at 5:30 PM IST
- 2nd ODI: July 16, 2026 – Starts at 5:30 PM IST
- 3rd ODI: July 19, 2026 – Starts at 3:30 PM IST
All match timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
What to expect from Kohli and Rohit next
Virat Kohli heads into the England series on the back of a prolific run in the New Zealand ODIs, where he struck his 54th ODI century in Indore while chasing a steep target. Rohit Sharma, meanwhile, will be keen to regain consistency at the top of the order as India look to reset after the New Zealand setback.
With England visiting for a full ODI contest, the series will serve as a crucial platform for India’s senior core to reassert dominance and set the tone for the rest of the 2026 white-ball calendar.
What’s next after England?
Following the England ODIs, India are expected to move into their next phase of international commitments, with selections and formats likely to be announced closer to the series conclusion. For now, the focus remains firmly on July, when Kohli and Rohit take the field again in blue.
In short:
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will next play for India in the India vs England ODI series starting July 14, 2026, with three matches scheduled across July 14, 16, and 19.
