England batsman Joe Root is making a comeback to the One Day International (ODI) team after a gap of over a year. He will play in the opening match against India in Nagpur on Thursday. Root, who last featured in an ODI at the 2023 World Cup, brings a wealth of experience to the squad as England aims to bounce back from their recent T20 series defeat to India.
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - First Test - England v Pakistan - Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan - October 9, 2024 England 's Joe Root celebrates after reaching his century REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/ File Photo 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.His last ODI appearance was at the 2023 World Cup.
England will be eager to make up for a 4-1 defeat in the preceding T20 series as they prepare for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan later this month."Look what he's done with the Test stuff where he's not had the captaincy, he's back with that cheeky smile on his face and really enjoying his cricket," he said.
"I expect him to do exactly the same in this environment. He's got loads of experience in ODI cricket which will be great for some of the guys who haven't played as much in our group." Root, who has scored 6,522 runs in ODIs including 16 centuries, will be making his 172nd appearance in the 50-over format on Thursday.
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