The England Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday announced their playing eleven for the upcoming first ODI match of the series against India at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The first match of the ODI series between the Men in Blue and the Three Lions will be played on Thursday at 1:30 PM.

Joe Root will come to play in the ODI series after a successful stint in South Africa's T20 tournament. Root gathered 279 runs at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 140.

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 surf

Here are the records, stats, numbers and ground conditions at Nagpur ahead of the first One-Day International between India and England on Thursday.

The Three Lions have announced their playing combination for the first ODI of the three-match series against India. Check the entire line-up of England for the game at VCA Stadium, Nagpur, only on Cri

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.

Jos Buttler believes Joe Root could hold the key to success in three ODIs against India as the England captain urged his side to “double down” on their approach despite a T20 series thrashing. England lost 4-1 in Brendon McCullum’s first series as white-ball head coach but now start their Champions Trophy preparations on Thursday in Nagpur against the 50-over World Cup finalists.

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.