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

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.

Joe Root insists he has “not given up” on a recall to England ’s T20 team despite a five-year absence from the side. Root impressed in the recent SA20 competition with Paarl Royals, hitting three half-centuries with a strike rate of 140 as he struck a quicker tempo than his steady approach in red-ball cricket.

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.

England's Joe Root endured a tough return to ODIs, as Ravindra Jadeja further troubled him by dismissing him in the Nagpur match. Root's struggles were evident in his limited scoring, prompting concerns about his current form.

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

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.

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