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.

Joe Root is set to play his first ODI since 2023, batting at No. 3 in the Nagpur ODI. Root, who stepped down as Test captain, has been in top form and is expected to bring his renewed energy and experience to the ODI squad.

Joe Root has long been a mainstay in England’s Test and ODI sides but his T20 credentials have often been questioned leading to doubts over his future

Jadeja has dismissed the batter on 4 occasions with Root averaging 28.75 in this contest. Only Trent Boult has dismissed Root more times in ODI cricket than Jadeja. The New Zealand speedster has got Root 5 times in ODIs from 14 innings. Root averages 20 against Boult.

Score, updates and analysis as England begin a three-match one-day international series against India; Jos Buttlers side are looking to bounce back from a 4-1 defeat in the preceding T20 series and build momentum for the ICC Champions Trophy,

Joe Root will play his first one-day international since the 2023 World Cup in the opening match of England's series against India on Thursday in Nagpur.

Indian cricket team’s preparation for the Champions Trophy 2025 starts with the first ODI against England on Thursday (6 February) at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. Check out live score and latest updates on our blog here.

Joe Root is set to return to England's ODI squad for the opening game against India for the first time in the format since the 2023 World Cup. Root's

England's star cricketer Joe Root praises coach Brendon McCullum's cricketing philosophy and returns to the ODI setup for a series against India. Root reflects on his experiences and looks forward to imparting his knowledge to young talent,

Joe Root returns to the England playing XI for the first time since the 2023 ODI World Cup. Jos Buttler-led England named their playing XI for the first ODI against India that will take place on Thursday.