Shivam Dube Earns ODI Recall as India Replace Injured Nitish Kumar Reddy

The India National Cricket Team has made a late but significant change to its squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, with Shivam Dube replacing the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy.

The change comes while India is currently engaged in a five-match T20I series in England. Once the T20Is conclude, both teams will shift their focus to the 50-over format, where Dube is expected to join the Indian squad.

Injury Forces Nitish Kumar Reddy Out

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the ODI series after failing to recover fully from a quadriceps injury. The talented all-rounder sustained the injury during the third ODI against Afghanistan and has already missed India’s recent T20I assignments against Ireland and England.

The latest setback means Reddy’s return to international cricket remains uncertain, with the team management yet to announce a timeline for his recovery.

His absence is a major blow for India, especially after his impressive performances in recent months. Reddy had established himself as a reliable backup to Hardik Pandya, offering balance with both bat and ball.

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Shivam Dube Returns to India’s ODI Setup

For Shivam Dube, the call-up marks an important opportunity to revive his ODI career. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder returns to India’s 50-over squad after a lengthy absence and will be eager to make the most of the chance.

Known for his powerful left-handed batting, Dube has become a consistent performer in India’s T20I setup. His bowling has also shown noticeable improvement, making him a valuable all-round option in white-ball cricket.

Although his ODI experience is limited, Dube’s ability to contribute in multiple departments has strengthened his case for a regular place in the squad.

A Golden Opportunity Ahead of the 2027 World Cup

With both Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy unavailable due to injuries, Dube now has a rare opportunity to establish himself in India’s ODI plans.

The selectors are expected to closely monitor his performances during the England series as India begins shaping its squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Strong displays with both bat and ball could significantly improve Dube’s chances of becoming a permanent member of the team’s middle order.

His left-hande batting also provides additional balance to India’s lineup, offering flexibility against different bowling attacks while strengthening the all-round department.

India ODI Squad for England Series

India’s squad for the ODI series against England features:

Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Shivam Dube.

With a place in India’s long-term ODI plans potentially up for grabs, all eyes will now be on Shivam Dube as he looks to seize one of the biggest opportunities of his international career.