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.

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

The two faced off during the first ODI in Nagpur, where Root failed to make a dent in England's scorecard against India. His 31-ball 19-run stay at the crease ended when he was given a leg-before wicket by Jadeja. Root, who last played ODI cricket in the 2023 World Cup, failed on his return.

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.

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Hes one of the great players of the game in all the formats, says England white-ball captain Jos Buttler ahead of Joe Roots return to the ODI side for the first time in 15 months; Three-match ODI seri

Joe Root hasn't played an ODI since November 2023, but is expected to play a crucial role in England's upcoming series against India, starting February 6 at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. Root bagged a golden duck when he last played an ODI against India in India.

Jos Buttler believes Joe Root could hold the key to success in three ODIs against India as the England captain urged his side to “double down” on their approach despite a T20 series thrashing.

England batter Joe Root's return to ODIs was a dissappointing one as he continued his poor run against spinner Ravindra Jadeja during the first ODI at Nagpur on Thursday. During his 31-ball stay at the crease after England lost wicket of Phil Salt,

NAGPUR: Star batter Joe Root says coach Brendon McCullum's cricketing philosophy complements the skills set of England players, creating endless possibilities for the team. Root is making a return to England's ODI setup in the three-match series against India,

England have announced their playing XI for the first ODI against India which is scheduled to be played on February 6 in Nagpur