BCCI has confirmed India squad changes ahead of the England ODI and Zimbabwe T20I series after injuries ruled out Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy.
The board has named Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi as replacements for the two bowlers.
Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy suffered hamstring injuries during the third T20I against England, ruling them out of their respective series.
The article explains why the replacements became necessary, the extent of both injuries, and how the latest updates affect India’s preparations for the two series.
BCCI Confirms The Latest Squad Changes Ahead of the White-Ball Series
The BCCI confirmed the latest injury replacements after Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy picked up injuries during the third T20I against England.
Both players underwent medical assessments before the board announced replacement players.
Rana sustained a Grade 1 right hamstring injury and will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence for rehabilitation.
Rana had featured in India’s recent white-ball plans before the injury interrupted his progress. The BCCI confirmed he will remain under medical supervision during his recovery at the Centre of Excellence.
Chakravarthy suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring injury in the same match. He will also undergo a medical supervision with Harshit Rana.
India Squad Changes for England ODIs
Prince Yadav replaces Harshit Rana in India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against England. The selection gives the young fast bowler another opportunity after impressing in domestic cricket.
Prince Yadav has played two ODI matches and bowled in both innings, delivering 87 balls while conceding 94 runs. He has taken three wickets in the format, with his best bowling figures of 2/56.
The right-arm pacer has recorded a bowling average of 31.33 and an economy rate of 6.48 in ODIs. His strike rate of 29.0 highlights his ability to provide breakthroughs at regular intervals.
India Squad Changes Also Affect Zimbabwe T20Is
The latest India squad changes also extend to the Zimbabwe T20I series. Ravi Bishnoi replaces Varun Chakravarthy after the experienced spinner was advised to miss the tour.
Bishnoi adds international experience to India’s spin attack and offers another proven option in the middle overs. His inclusion ensures the squad retains a strong spin combination despite Chakravarthy’s absence.
Ravi Bishnoi has played 46 T20I matches and bowled in 45 innings, delivering 1,036 balls while conceding 1,309 runs. He has taken 64 wickets in the format, with his best figures of 4/13.
The leg-spinner has maintained a bowling average of 20.45 and an economy rate of 7.58 in T20Is. His strike rate of 16.1 shows his ability to pick up wickets consistently, while he has also recorded two four-wicket hauls.
The India Tour of England Latest Squads
The India tour of England began on July 1, featuring five T20Is and three ODIs. India unfortunately lost the entire T20I series after a tough contest against England.
Now, the focus shifts to the ODI series, which begins on July 14. Ahead of the upcoming matches, here are the latest squads for both teams.
India squad For ODI Series
Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav
England Squad For ODI Series
Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, James Coles, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Josh Tongue.
The India tour of Zimbabwe 2026
The India tour of Zimbabwe 2026 will take place from July 23 to 26, with India and Zimbabwe competing in a three-match T20I series.
Here are the squads of both teams:
India squad
Shreyas Iyer (c), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma (vc), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Rinku Singh, Harsh Dubey, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Ravi Bishnoi
Zimbabwe Squad
The Zimbabwe squad for the tour has not been announced yet. Zimbabwe Cricket is expected to reveal the squad closer to the start of the T20I series.
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Conclusion
The latest squad updates highlight how injuries can reshape selection plans before important international series. Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi now have valuable opportunities after the unfortunate setbacks for Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy.
India’s management will hope the revised squads settle quickly before the England ODIs and Zimbabwe T20Is begin.
Attention will also remain on the recovery timelines of both injured players as the busy international calendar continues.
