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. Root, England's leading test run scorer and second on the ODI list,

Right-handed batter Root last played 50-over cricket in November 2023 against Pakistan at Eden Gardens during the ODI World Cup. His inclusion comes as England looks to stabilise its middle order in spin-friendly conditions ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Joe Root is making his return to England's ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against India, starting Thursday.

The England cricket team has announced its Playing XI for the first match of the three-match ODI series against India. The match will be held at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday, February 6.

The Three Lions have announced their playing combination for the first ODI of the three-match series against India. The game is set to be played at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday, February 06,

In-form mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was on Tuesday included in the Indian ODI squad after his heroics in the just-concluded T20I series against England as the team management wants the KKR myst

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is likely to miss the first two ODIs of the three-match series against India due to calf issues but is expected to fit for the Champions Trophy. The wicketkeeper-batter felt discomfort in his calf during the third T20i in Rajkot,

Varun Chakravarthy picked up 14 wickets in the five-match T20I series against England, including a five-wicket haul in Rajkot. He was also the player of the series for his stellar bowling performance.