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

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

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

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's versatility, ability to find gaps and rotate strike will be key in the longer format of white-ball cricket.

Joe Root will come to play in the ODI series after a successful stint in South Africas T20 tournament. Root gathered 279 runs at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 140.

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.