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.

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.

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.

England's white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, has backed Joe Root to play a major role in the upcoming ODI series against India. The three-match series will begin on February 6 in Nagpur. This will be Root's first ODI series since the World Cup 2023.

England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler has backed star batter Joe Root to play a crucial role for their team in the upcoming ODI series against India.

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

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.