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.

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

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,

Joe Root will feature in an ODI match for the first time since the 2023 World Cup. The former captain will bat at No. 3 for England in the series opener in Nagpur on Thursday.