Buttler, who has been in England sides that have claimed both world titles, says players appreciate the stiffer challenge the longer version throws down.

The T20 World Champion will be facing the visiting side, Team England. As both teams prepare for the start of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy season, the start of the ODI three-game series starts. Rohit Sharma will be leading Team India while Jos Buttler will keep being the captain for Team England.

Cheating claims have surfaced after India claimed a 15-run victory against England in their fourth T20 International in Pune. England was left fuming after Harshit Rana — who claimed three wickets in his controversial appearance — was allowed to come into the action as a concussion substitute.

Relive the T20I finale in Mumbai as Abhishek Sharma helped India send Jos Buttlers England to 150-run defeat and 4-1 series loss. A three-match one-day international series begins in Nagpur on Thursday (8am UK) ahead of further games in Cuttack (February 9) and Ahmedabad (February 12).

Joe Root is yet to give up on a Twenty20 recall for England, despite having not played the format for his country since 2019.

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.

Ahead of ODI series, Jos Buttler believes India captain Rohit Sharma should be given credit for Men in Blue's aggressive brand of cricket