Joe Root will play his first one-day international since the 2023 World Cup in the opening match of England's series against India on Thursday in Nagpur.

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.

England have announced their playing XI for the first ODI against India which is scheduled to be played on February 6 in Nagpur

The England cricket team has announced its Playing XI for the first match of the three-match ODI series against India. The match will be held at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday, February 6.

The ECB recently came forward and announced England's playing XI for the upcoming first ODI against India, star batter Joe Root makes his much awaited return to the format.

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While India will feature in their first home ODI since the 2023 ODI World Cup, England have a point to prove. The series will be a litmus test for both sides ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

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.