Team India ODI Squad - India cricket team Full Squad, Team Captain and Players List for A One Day International (ODI) upcoming series and matches 2026 and 2027 season.
The One Day International (ODI) is an international cricket match played between two ICC-status national teams, as determined by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The nickname of India's national cricket team is 'Men in Blue', and its association is the 'Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'.
The Indian national cricket team has delivered an impressive performance in One Day Internationals (ODIs), and team was the winner of the 1983 ICC Cricket World Cup, marking Team India's first-ever trophy. By winning the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, they became champions for the second time.
The India men's cricket team upcoming major ODI tournament of International Cricket Council's (ICC) is the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, which will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in October and November 2027. and India and Bangladesh will host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2031.
India next ODI series is India Tour of England 2026 in July, 3 odi matches, West Indies Tour of India 2026 in september, 3 odi matches, India Tour of New Zealand 2026 in october, 3 odi matches, Sri Lanka Tour of India 2026 in december, 3 odi matches and Zimbabwe Tour of India 2027 in january, 3 odi matches.
Below is the updated point-to-point breakdown of the Indian One Day International team, leadership roles, upcoming fixtures, and broadcasting details.
📌 India ODI Team Quick Overview
- Captain: Shubman Gill
- Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer
- Head Coach: Gautam Gambhir
- Primary Objective: Roadmap for 2027 ODI World Cup
- Last Updated: May 2026
📋 Team India ODI Squad, Players List for vs Afghanistan 2026
Here is the BCCI announced official india odi squad with their tactical role for 2026 and 2027 upcoming series and matches.
| Player Name | Role | Batting / Bowling Style |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (Captain) | Top-order Batsman | Right-hand Bat |
| Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain) | Middle-order Batsman | Right-hand Bat |
| Gurnoor Brar | Bowler | Right-arm Medium-fast |
| Harsh Dubey | All-rounder | Left-hand Bat / Slow Left-arm Orthodox |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicket-keeper / Opening Batter | Left-hand Bat |
| Virat Kohli | Top-order Batsman | Right-hand Bat |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler | Right-arm Fast-medium |
| Hardik Pandya | Batting All-rounder | Right-hand Bat / Right-arm Medium-fast |
| KL Rahul | Wicket-keeper | Right-hand Bat |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Batting All-rounder | Right-hand Bat / Right-arm Medium |
| Rohit Sharma | Opening Batsman | Right-hand Bat |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | Left-arm Medium-fast |
| Washington Sundar | Bowling All-rounder | Left-hand Bat / Right-arm Off-break |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler | Left-arm Wrist-spinner |
| Prince Yadav | All-rounder | Right-hand Bat / Right-arm Medium |
⭐ Team India ODI Key Players & Their Roles
These players will bear the greatest responsibility for steering both the old and new teams.
- Shubman Gill (Captain): As the new captain, his primary responsibility is to anchor the top order and prolong the innings.
- Rohit Sharma: As a pace-attacking opener, providing the team with a fast and strong start during the Powerplay.
- Virat Kohli: The greatest anchor player in the ODI format, who controls the innings in the middle order.
- Hardik Pandya: The team's most crucial all-rounder, who bats in the death overs and provides balance to the bowling attack across 10 overs.
- Jasprit Bumrah: The leader of the pace attack, who is adept at taking wickets with the new ball and restricting runs in the death overs.
- Kuldeep Yadav: The premier wrist-spinner who takes wickets in the middle overs.
🗓️ Upcoming India ODI Series Schedule
BCCI's international calendar lists the following upcoming home and away ODI series fixtures:
DATE:June 06 - Jun 20, 2026
FORMAT:1 Test, 3 ODIs
VENUE:India
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DATE:Jul 01 - Jul 19, 2026
FORMAT:3 T20Is, 5 ODIs
VENUE:England
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DATE:Sep 27 - Oct 17, 2026
FORMAT:5 T20Is, 3 ODIs
VENUE:India
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DATE:Dec 13 - Dec 27, 2026
FORMAT:3 T20Is, 3 ODIs
VENUE:India
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DATE:Jan 21 - March 03, 2027
FORMAT:5 ODIs
VENUE:India
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📺 Where to Watch India ODI Matches Live?
Fans in India can watch all the action live through official broadcasting channels and streaming apps.
- On Television: Live telecasts are broadcasted on the Star Sports Network or Sports18 channels (depending on home/away rights).
- Digital Live Streaming: Free or subscription-based mobile streaming is officially available on Jio Hotstar apps.
