Brydon Carse has been added to England’s squad for the remaining two ODIs of the three-match series against India after completing his recovery from injury. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the inclusion of the 30-year-old fast bowler on Tuesday, July 14, during the first ODI at Edgbaston. His return bolsters England’s pace attack ahead of the final two matches of the series.
Recovered from IPL injury, available for final two ODIs
Carse had been sidelined since suffering wrist and elbow injuries while batting in the nets for Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the start of IPL 2026. The setback ruled him out for several months before he began his comeback.To assess his readiness for international cricket, the England selectors monitored his performances in the Vitality Blast, where he made three appearances for Durham. The call-up marks Carse’s first ODI squad selection since England’s tour of New Zealand in November 2025. The right-arm seamer has represented England in 30 ODIs, claiming 34 wickets.Having regained full fitness, Carse is now available for selection for the remaining fixtures of the series, with the second ODI scheduled in Cardiff on Thursday, July 16, followed by the series finale at Lord’s on Sunday, July 19.
India end England’s winning streak at Edgbaston
India brought an end to England’s remarkable 12-year unbeaten run in Men’s ODIs at Edgbaston with a convincing six-wicket victory on 1st ODI. The hosts made a promising start, reaching 61 without loss, before India’s bowlers triggered a dramatic collapse that left them reeling at 80/5. Joe Root held the innings together with an unbeaten 76, while Liam Dawson added a valuable 68. Their 111-run partnership helped England recover to 258 before they were bowled out.Axar Patel played a pivotal role with the ball, claiming four wickets and breaking the backbone of England’s batting line-up with figures of 4/62.India’s pursuit was built around another assured knock from captain Shubman Gill, who scored 80 before retiring hurt with cramps. The visitors briefly lost momentum after slipping to 160/4, but Axar Patel and Washington Sundar combined to extinguish England’s hopes. The pair stitched together an unbeaten 102-run stand, with Axar finishing on 57* and Sundar remaining unbeaten on 52, as India sealed victory with 28 deliveries remaining.
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