Narendra Modi Stadium in Nagpur has faced pitch-related controversies in the past, but for the upcoming ODI between India and England, a new hard surface has been prepared. Indian vice-captain Shubman Gill emphasized the unpredictability of the wicket and mentioned some grass may be retained to maintain moisture.

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.

India will face England in the 1st ODI of the bilateral series in Nagpur on Thursday. Here are the weather forecast for Nagpur, predicted playing XIs and head-to-head records of the IND Vs ENG ODIs

Team India take on England in the opening ODI at Nagpur and this is their last chance to get the combinations right ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Nagpur will host the first match of the three-match ODI series between India and England on February 6. This will be the first international match at this venue since the one in the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

India and England lock horns in a three-match ODI series as they finalise their preparations for the Champions Trophy. The first ODI will take place at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.

As India and England gear up for their three-match ODI series, here's a detailed look at their head-to-head record.

Varun Chakravarthy picked up 14 wickets in the five-match T20I series against England, including a five-wicket haul in Rajkot. He was also the player of the series for his stellar bowling performance.

After taking 14 wickets in five games in the T20I series, the KKR star got his maiden 50-over call-up. This has also raised hopes over his potential inclusion in the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy 2025.

Indian spinner has earned his maiden call-up to the Indian ODI side as the mystery spinner has been added to India's squad for the three-match ODI series against England. Chakaravarthy has been in red-hot form since his return to India's T20 setup last year against Bangladesh.