NAGPUR, India — Joe Root is back in England's ODI team for the first time since the 2023 Cricket World Cup. The 34-year-old Root will bat at No. 3 in the first match of the one-day international series against India in Nagpur on Thursday. It will be his 172nd ODI appearance for England.

England batsman Joe Root will make his first ODI appearance since 2023 after being named in the team to face India in the opening match of the series in Nagpur on Thursday.

Jos Buttler still holds a special place in his heart for ODIs, so much so that the England captain believes winning the 50-over World Cup ranks higher than its T20 equivalent. The so-called ‘middle’ format has been squeezed to the margins,

I’m unsure about ODI’s future'- Jos Buttler on T20 and Test matches being marginalized over One-day cricket (Photo Source - Sky Sports) The first ODI on February 06 will mark the commencement of the three-match series between India and England before the all-important ICC Champions Trophy approaches.