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

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.

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.

In the third delivery of the 19th over by Ravindra Jadeja, England’s batter Joe Root was dismissed via an LBW, creating a ’Nelson’ moment.

Jadeja has dismissed the batter on 4 occasions with Root averaging 28.75 in this contest. Only Trent Boult has dismissed Root more times in ODI cricket than Jadeja. The New Zealand speedster has got Root 5 times in ODIs from 14 innings. Root averages 20 against Boult.