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.

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.

Senior England batter Joe Root is back in the ODI squad for the first time since ODI World Cup. Speaking ahead of the game, Root said that sky was the limit for the England ODI team under the guidance of Brendon McCullum.

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, England's leading Test run scorer and second on the ODI list behind Eoin Morgan, will bat at number three behind openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett

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.

Joe Root returns to the England playing XI for the first time since the 2023 ODI World Cup. Jos Buttler-led England named their playing XI for the first ODI against India that will take place on Thursday.

England's premier batter praises head coach Brendon McCullum's cricket ideology, emphasizing its alignment with the team's capabilities. Root is set t

England's star cricketer Joe Root praises coach Brendon McCullum's cricketing philosophy and returns to the ODI setup for a series against India. Root reflects on his experiences and looks forward to imparting his knowledge to young talent,

Top England batter Joe Root made a return to the ODI squad for the first time since 2023. The 34-year-old's presence in the playing eleven will strengthen the visitors' batting lineup. Phil Salt will keep the wicket for the Three Lions in the upcoming ODI match. Salt will also open along with Ben Duckett.

As per ESPNcricinfo, Root has featured in 22 ODIs versus India. Across 20 innings, the stalwart owns 739 runs at an average of 43.47. He has hammered three tons and three fifties. Notably, Root averages a healthy 49.16 on Indian soil against India. Across 8 matches (7 innings), he has scored 295 runs.