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Jaiswal omitted from ODI squad for England tour despite Afghanistan century

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:40 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Jaiswal omitted from ODI squad for England tour despite Afghanistan century

Summary

Yashasvi Jaiswal has not been selected for India's ODI squad for the upcoming tour of England. Despite scoring a century against Afghanistan, he will be absent as veteran players including Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Axar Patel return to the lineup. The decision follows an extensive evaluation of player form and fitness leading into this critical series. India's roster aims to balance experience with recent performance ahead of the international fixtures.

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Key Details

•Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a century against Afghanistan.
•Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Axar Patel return to the squad.
•The ODI series against England is set for next month.

Latest Updates

11:17 AMYahoo Sports — Yashasvi Jaiswal misses ODI squad despite century as Kohli returns for England series
8:40 AMESPNcricinfo — Jaiswal misses out on ODI squad for England tour despite Afghanistan ton

What they're saying

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Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal's standout century against Afghanistan, he was left off India's ODI squad for England, with Virat Kohli's return taking top priority. Jasprit Bumrah is also back following a hiatus. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya remains sidelined with an injury, but Axar Patel returns to the lineup. Unfortunately, Varun Chakravarthy will miss the Ireland T20Is due to a foot issue.
— Yahoo Sports