The ODI series of India and England is tied at one each after 2 matches. The third and deciding match of the series will be played on July 19 at Lord’s ground. After 2018, England has never defeated India in a bilateral ODI series. The English team would like to end this 8-year-long trophy win drought, on the other hand, the Indian team would not only want to continue this winning streak but would also like to say goodbye to the 2026 UK Tour with a memorable victory.
There is news that this could be the last match of Rohit Sharma’s career. According to media reports, Rohit can play the last match of his international career at Lord’s ground. However, there has been no official confirmation of this. On the other hand, Washington Sundar is out of the last match due to injury. The question is also who will replace him?
Kuldeep will finally get a chance!
After the injury to Washington Sundar, Team India will definitely need another spinner. Kuldeep Yadav is the only spin bowling option left in the squad, so it is almost certain that he will get a chance in the playing eleven of the third ODI. It would be a different approach if Team India management adopts the strategy of 4 fast bowlers and one spinner.
On the other hand, KL Rahul could not play the second ODI due to illness, Ishan Kishan got the chance in his place. If Rahul is healthy, Ishaan may have to sit back on the bench.
India’s probable playing eleven in the third ODI: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul/Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar.
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