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IND vs ENG 2026 2nd ODI: It will be a ‘homecoming’ for Team India captain Shubman Gill as he leads his side in the second ODI of the three-match series vs England at the Sophie Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday. A win at Cardiff will give the visitors an unassailable 2-0 lead after they comprehensively defeated Harry Brook’s side by six wickets in the opening game at Edgbaston on Tuesday.

After a 4-0 whitewash in the five-match T20I series, Team India will be looking to regain some pride with a series win in the ODI format. It will be a homecoming of sorts for Gill as well since he was the Overseas player of Glamorgan team back in September 2022.

Indians will be hoping that Gill would have sufficiently regained his fitness after retiring hurt on the score of 80 off 75 balls with a combination of cramps and pain in his glutes. The Indian cricket fans were disappointed with the poor comeback of ‘RoKo’ – Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli – but managed to overhaul the 259-run target thanks to a century partnership between all-rounder Axar Patel and Washington Sundar. forumteam.blog

“What Rohit and Virat will bring is calmness and confidence, and that only comes with experience. The T20I squad lacked experience, so having players who have consistently performed against England across Tests, ODIs and T20Is will give the dressing room belief because they know how to win. It won’t be easy. England have identified certain areas they can target, and after a 4-0 T20I series defeat, there will naturally be some pressure on the team,” former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara was quoted as saying on JioStar’s ‘Googlies’ program.

“But the confidence Rohit and Virat bring can rub off on the rest of the squad. They have also had time to prepare before the ODI series, and that preparation should help them perform well. I hope they have a strong series,” Pujara added.

Team India enjoy a big edge over England when it comes to head-to-head contests after posting their 62nd win on Tuesday as compared to 44 losses in 111 matches so far.

Hello, Cardiff #TeamIndia touches down for the 2️⃣nd ODI as we look to seal the series #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/pJ9uoOdvOP

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 16, 2026

Here are all the details about India vs England 2026 2nd ODI match…

When is India vs England 2026 2nd ODI match going to take place?

The India vs England 2026 2nd ODI match will start on Thursday, July 16.

Where is India vs England 2026 2nd ODI match going to take place?

The India vs England 2026 2nd ODI match will be held at Sophie Gardens in Cardiff.

What time will India vs England 2026 2nd ODI match start?

The India vs England 2026 2nd ODI match will begin at 530pm IST. The toss for the match will be held at 5pm.

Where can I watch India vs England 2026 2nd ODI match on TV in India?

The India vs England 2026 2nd ODI match will be available LIVE on TV on Sony Sports network channels in India.

How can I watch India vs England 2026 2nd ODI match in India?

The India vs England 2026 2nd ODI match will be available for livestreaming on SonyLiv and JioStar website and app in India.

India vs England 2026 2nd ODI match Predicted 11

India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna

England: Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue/Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid

With just seven days to go until the 2026 Commonwealth Games, excitement is building for the opening ceremony on July 23 in Glasgow. However, this edition of the Games will look very different from previous ones. To keep the event affordable and easier to host, the programme has been reduced from 19 sports at Birmingham 2022 to just 10 in Glasgow, a move that is expected to have a significant impact on India’s medal chances.

Why were so many sports removed?

The competition was originally awarded to Victoria in Australia, but the state withdrew because of rising costs. Glasgow later stepped in as the host and decided to use existing venues instead of building new facilities. To keep expenses low, competitions will be held across just four venues within an eight-mile corridor. As a result, several sports were dropped from the programme.

Which sports will feature in Glasgow?

The 10 sports at Glasgow 2026 are athletics, swimming, track cycling, weightlifting, 3×3 basketball, lawn bowls, artistic gymnastics, netball, boxing and judo.

Several popular sports that featured at Birmingham 2022 will not be part of this edition. These include badminton, cricket, hockey, wrestling, table tennis, squash, triathlon, rugby sevens and beach volleyball. Shooting, diving and road cycling are also not on the programme.

How will it affect India?

The reduced schedule is expected to affect India more than many other nations. At the 2022 Commonwealth Games, India won 61 medals, with almost half of them coming from sports that are no longer included. Wrestling alone produced 12 medals, while table tennis yielded seven and badminton added six. Hockey, squash and cricket also contributed to the medal tally.

The absence of these sports means several of India’s biggest stars, including PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty and many of the country’s top wrestlers, will miss the Games despite being among India’s strongest medal contenders.

Financial impact on Indian athletes

The reduced sports programme will also affect athletes financially. A Commonwealth Games medal often brings cash rewards, government jobs and sponsorship opportunities. With fewer medal events, many Indian athletes will miss a valuable opportunity to earn recognition and financial support.

India’s new medal hopes

India will now rely on the sports that remain in the programme, particularly athletics, weightlifting, boxing and judo.

The smaller format has helped save the Commonwealth Games, but it has also reduced India’s opportunities to compete for medals. As the countdown enters its final week, India’s focus will be on making the most of the limited medal events available in Glasgow.

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Argentina's World Cup semifinal victory over England has ignited a fresh controversy. Midfielder Giovani Lo Celso displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands are Argentine. FIFA rules prohibit political messages during football matches, potentially leading to disciplinary action. The Falkland Islands have been a subject of dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom for decades. Argentina's Foreign Ministry recently reaffirmed its claim over the islands in an official communiqué.

Atlanta [US], July 16 (ANI): Argentina Enzo Fernandez dedicated the team’s comeback FIFA World Cup semifinal victory over England to the fans, saying the squad had made history once again after reaching the final.

Argentina secured a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over England in Atlanta, overturning a first-half deficit with Fernandez scoring the equaliser before Lautaro Martinez netted the stoppage-time winner to send the defending champions into Sunday’s (IST) title clash against Spain.

Following the victory, Fernandez took to Instagram to celebrate the achievement and thanked Argentine supporters for their backing.

“ALL THE GLORY TO GOD. Argentinos this is for you, we all wanted to win this match and we made history again. Enjoy the classics being won. This group is in a new end, we are going for everything together again. See you in New York," Fernandez wrote.

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Fernandez played a crucial role in Argentina’s comeback, scoring the equaliser in the 85th minute after receiving a pass from Lionel Messi before Lautaro Martinez completed the turnaround in stoppage time.

England struggled to maintain their advantage after taking the lead, allowing Argentina to build pressure. Lionel Messi played a key role in the comeback, assisting Fernandez’s equaliser and setting up Martinez’s stoppage-time winner.

Argentina will face Spain in the final on July 19 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, while England will meet France in the third-place playoff after their hopes of reaching their first final since 1966 ended. (ANI)

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