Shivam Dube replaces Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's ODI squad vs England
Synopsis
With Nitish Kumar Reddy's quadriceps injury showing no clear recovery timeline, the BCCI has turned to Shivam Dube — a two-time T20 World Cup winner with just four ODIs to his name — to fill the gap against England. The three-match series starting 14 July is as much a squad-building exercise as a bilateral contest, and Dube's selection signals how thin India's all-rounder depth in 50-over cricket currently is.
Key Takeaways
Shivam Dube has been named as a replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's ODI squad for the England series.
Reddy is recovering from a quadriceps injury sustained during the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai ; no return date has been confirmed.
The three-match ODI series begins on 14 July in Birmingham , with further games in Cardiff (16 July) and at Lord's (19 July) .
Dube has played 4 ODIs , scoring 43 runs and taking 1 wicket ; his last ODI was in August 2024 against Sri Lanka.
After the England ODIs, Dube will join India's squad for 3 T20Is in Zimbabwe starting 23 July at the Harare Sports Club .
Shivam Dube has been named as a replacement for injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's squad for the three-match ODI series against England, beginning 14 July in Birmingham. The seam-bowling all-rounder, already in England for the ongoing T20I series, will stay back to feature in the 50-over fixtures.
Official Confirmation
Devajit Saikia, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), announced the change on Monday. 'The Selection Committee has named Shivam Dube as a replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's squad for the ODI series against England,' Saikia said. The decision was made after Reddy's recovery timeline remained uncertain.
Reddy's Injury and Absence
Nitish Kumar Reddy sustained a quadriceps injury during the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai. The setback has already ruled him out of the T20I series against Ireland and England and the upcoming three-match series against Zimbabwe. A firm return date is yet to be confirmed by the BCCI.
Dube's ODI Record and Background
A two-time T20 World Cup winner, Dube has appeared in four ODIs to date, scoring 43 runs and claiming one wicket. His most recent ODI outing was against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo in August 2024. Notably, his ODI experience remains limited, making this series a meaningful opportunity to consolidate his place in the 50-over setup.
Series Schedule and What Follows
After the series opener at Edgbaston, Birmingham, India and England will meet in Cardiff on 16 July and at Lord's on 19 July. Once the ODI leg concludes, Dube is scheduled to travel to Zimbabwe, where India play three T20Is — on 23 July, 25 July, and 26 July — all at the Harare Sports Club.
India's Updated ODI Squad
India's revised squad reads: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Shivam Dube. The series will serve as a key preparatory block for India's white-ball calendar ahead.
Point of View
But it also exposes a structural gap: India's ODI all-rounder bench beyond Hardik Pandya remains shallow, and Dube himself has played just four 50-over internationals. Reddy's injury — coming off a breakout Test summer — is a significant blow to India's plans to build a multi-format all-rounder for the medium term. The England series will reveal whether Dube can make a credible case in the 50-over format or whether the selectors will need to look elsewhere before the next major white-ball cycle begins.
NationPress
6 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Shivam Dube added to India's ODI squad against England?
Dube was drafted in as a direct replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy, who is recovering from a quadriceps injury sustained during the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai. The BCCI confirmed the change on Monday, with Reddy's return timeline still unconfirmed.
What is Nitish Kumar Reddy's injury and when will he return?
Reddy sustained a quadriceps injury during India's third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai. He has already missed the T20I series against Ireland and England, and the upcoming Zimbabwe T20Is. The BCCI has not yet confirmed a return date.
What is Shivam Dube's ODI record?
Dube has played four ODIs, scoring 43 runs and taking one wicket. His most recent ODI appearance was against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo in August 2024.
What is the schedule for India's ODI series against England?
The three-match series begins on 14 July at Edgbaston in Birmingham, followed by matches in Cardiff on 16 July and at Lord's on 19 July.
What does Shivam Dube do after the England ODI series?
After the England ODIs, Dube is scheduled to travel to Zimbabwe for three T20Is on 23, 25, and 26 July, all to be played at the Harare Sports Club.
