India's white-ball tour of England ended on a disappointing note as the visitors failed to build on their early promise.
After a whitewash in the T20I series,
the ODI leg proved to be another hard-fought battle, but England clinched the three-match series 2-1 with a 27-run victory in the decider at Lord's.
Ben Duckett's record-breaking century and Jacob Bethell's all-round brilliance proved decisive, while Rohit Sharma's magnificent 138 went in vain despite India's spirited chase.
With the England assignment now over, Indian fans will have to wait for more than two months before seeing the Men in Blue in action again.
When is India's Next Series?
India's next international assignment will be a home series against the West Indies, beginning on September 27, 2026. The Caribbean side will tour India for a white-ball series comprising three ODIs and five T20Is, marking the start of India's home season.
The series will also play an important role in India's preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, with the management expected to continue balancing experienced stars and emerging talents. It shall also be a crucial one for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, especially the former, who is on thin ice.
India vs West Indies 2026 Schedule
ODI Series
1st ODI: September 27 - Thiruvananthapuram
2nd ODI: September 30 - Guwahati
3rd ODI: October 3 - New Chandigarh
T20I Series
1st T20I: October 6 - Lucknow
2nd T20I: October 9 - Ranchi
3rd T20I: October 11 - Indore
4th T20I: October 14 - Hyderabad
5th T20I: October 17 - Bengaluru
The Indian team, meanwhile, is expected to play in the Asian Games as well. The Asian Games Cricket starts from September 17 and will conclude till October 3. Hence, during the ODI series, two seperate Indian teams will simultaneously play in two different competitions.
With nearly a two-month break before international cricket resumes, attention will soon shift to the West Indies challenge as India begins another crucial phase of their World Cup preparations.
