Cricket fans around the world have a reason to rejoice, as Team India is set to return to England for a high-profile white-ball tour in 2026 — and this time, legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to be part of the action. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) officially announced its home summer schedule on July 24, 2025, confirming that India will play a series of five T20 Internationals and three One Day Internationals (ODIs) starting from July 1, 2026.
This tour is generating significant excitement, not just because of the traditional India-England rivalry, but also due to the possible return of two of Indian cricket’s biggest icons. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who had stepped away from T20 Internationals after the 2024 T20 World Cup, could make a return to English shores, especially in the ODI leg of the series. If they do feature, it may be one of the last times fans will get to see these modern-day greats playing together overseas, adding emotional weight to the matches.
The tour will be crucial for both sides in terms of preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup cycle. For India, it presents an opportunity to blend experience with youth, while also testing their bench strength in challenging English conditions. For England, it will be a chance to assert their dominance at home after mixed results in recent years.
Currently, Team India is touring England for a five-match Test series, where they are trailing. The red-ball battle has showcased intense competition, but it has also highlighted areas where India will be looking to improve in the shorter formats. The white-ball tour in 2026 is expected to be a high-octane contest, filled with power-hitting, strategic depth, and iconic performances.
With venues and specific dates for individual matches expected to be announced in due course, fans are already marking their calendars. The return of Kohli and Rohit — two of the most celebrated figures in world cricket — could make the 2026 India-England series a memorable chapter in the ongoing rivalry between the two cricketing giants.
