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1st ODI: Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood Named In England Playing XI
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium: Former England captain Joe Root is set to make his long-awaited return to England’s ODI XI for the first time since the 2023 Cricket World Cup, as the visitors named their playing XI for the series opener against India, scheduled to commence on Thursday at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.
Root, who was not part of England’s T20I squad, 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.
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