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.

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 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 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 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

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,

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 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.

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.

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.