India captain Shubman Gill has urged a major improvement in the team's fitness standards after multiple injuries disrupted the England ODI series. He said frequent fitness setbacks forced unwanted team changes and warned India must build a more durable squad before the 2027 World Cup.
England elected to bat after winning the toss in the series-deciding third ODI at Lord's, while India suffered a major setback with Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to knee swelling. KL Rahul returned as India brought in Prince Yadav and Arshdeep Singh.