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.

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.

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.

India completed an emphatic 4-1 T20 series victory over England on Sunday and the first of three ODIs between the teams starts in Nagpur at 8am on Thursday. England captain Jos Buttler must rouse

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