Joe Root is set to make his first ODI appearance since 2023 as England announced their playing eleven on the eve of their series opener against India at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday (February 6). The former Test captain's return strengthens England's batting lineup, which features Phil Salt and Ben Duckett at the top, followed by Harry Brook and captain Jos Buttler in the middle order. Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell provide the all-round options. The pace attack sees the return of Jofra Archer, who partners with Brydon Carse and Saqib Mahmood, while Adil Rashid handles the spin department. Notably, the ODI series is being played after their 1-4 defeat in the T20I series. India, bolstered by the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are yet to reveal their playing eleven. Varun Chakravarthy added to India's ODI squad Earlier, Varun Chakravarthy was added to India's ODI squad on the back of his Player of the Tournament performance in the T20I series. The mystery spinner finished with 14 wickets from 5 matches in the T20I series which earned him a place in the ODI squad for the first time ever. However, Jasprit Bumrah, whose name was earlier included for the third ODI, was missing suggesting he may still be away from match fitness casting serious doubt over his participation in the ICC Champions Trophy. England XI: Phil Salt (wicketkeeper), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (captain), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.Original Article