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Joe Root Returns As England Announce Playing XI For 1st ODI Against India

India are all set to take on England in a three-match ODI series, starting February 6 in Nagpur. The visitors have announced their playing XI for the first game that is set to take place at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. The biggest highlight of the squad is that veteran batter Joe Root has been recalled into the team. It is a long-awaited return for Root, whose last match in the format was at the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Root was not included in England's T20I squad against India that was held before their upcoming ODI series against the same opponent.

Right-handed batter Root last played 50-over cricket in November 2023 against Pakistan at Eden Gardens during the ODI World Cup. His inclusion comes as England looks to stabilise its middle order in spin-friendly conditions ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

England's white-ball tour of India has been challenging, with Jos Buttler's men suffering a 1-4 defeat in the T20I series. The loss marked a tough start for head coach Brendon McCullum, who took charge of England's limited-overs squad for the first time ahead of the series.

Root joins the ODI squad fresh off a productive stint with Paarl Royals in the SA20 league in South Africa. His form in the T20 tournament has been impressive, scoring 279 runs at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 140. The veteran batter also registered two half-centuries, including a highest score of 92, showcasing his adaptability across formats.

Not just with the bat, Root also contributed with the ball, picking up five wickets with his off-spin-an added dimension that could be useful against India's strong batting lineup.

"Very excited, it's great being back involved. It's obviously been a while so to be around the group,

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