Ananya Lohia , Delhi - After a disappointing T20I series, India will look to bounce back as they take on England in the opening ODI of the three-match series in Birmingham on Tuesday. The match also marks the return of senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, adding experience to Shubman Gill's side.

With the first ODI set to begin in just over an hour, India are expected to field a strong batting lineup to overcome the collapse issues that plagued them in the T20Is. Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill are likely to open the innings, while Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul are expected to strengthen the middle order.

India's bowling attack is likely to be led by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, with Gurnoor Brar also in contention after his impressive performances against Afghanistan. In the absence of injured all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav are expected to shoulder the spin responsibilities.

With the 2027 ODI World Cup preparations gathering pace, both India and England will be eager to begin the series on a winning note in what promises to be a high-stakes contest.