Yashasvi Jaiswal Headlines 3 Indian Players Likely to Debut in England ODI Series
India will host England in a much-anticipated ODI series from February 6 to 12. It will be the Men in Blue’s first 50-over match since their loss to Sri Lanka in August 2024. This series gives India vital practice before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. They played only three ODIs last year.
The selectors will announce the squads for the England white-ball series and the Champions Trophy on January 12. Among the possible inclusions are three promising talents. They are likely to make their ODI debut during the series.
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal is the name on everyone’s lips. The 23-year-old is rising fast in Indian cricket. Jaiswal has proved himself in Tests and domestic cricket. But, the left-handed opener has yet to debut in ODIs.
Known for his consistency, Jaiswal has been a standout performer in recent tournaments. He will likely join the squad as the third opener. He will back up veterans Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. If given the chance, Jaiswal could secure a spot in India’s ODI lineup. He could become a key player for the ICC Champions Trophy.
2. Harshit Rana
The third name on the list is Harshit Rana, a promising 23-year-old fast bowler. Rana was vital to Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2024 title. He took 19 wickets in 13 matches. His strong performances earned him a spot in the Test squad. He impressed with four wickets in three innings in his debut series.
Rana’s fast, accurate bowling makes him a top young prospect in Indian cricket. As India seeks to boost its pace attack, Rana could add a new dimension to the ODI squad for the England series.
3. Nitish Kumar Reddy
Nitish Kumar Reddy, a batting star from Andhra Pradesh, may debut in the ODI series against England. After a stellar IPL season with SunRisers Hyderabad, Reddy scored 303 runs. This earned him a call-up to the national T20 side. He continued his good form in Test cricket. He scored his maiden international century in the Boxing Day Test.
The 22-year-old’s composure and adaptability across formats have impressed the selectors. With his excellent run of form, Reddy looks poised to make his ODI debut and add depth to India’s batting lineup.
