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Joe Root England's T20 test future verdict given as 2026 World Cup plan emerges
Joe Root has long been a mainstay in England’s Test and ODI sides but his T20 credentials have often been questioned leading to doubts over his future
Joe Root back in England ODI team for first time since 2023 Cricket World Cup
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.
Joe Root Added To England Playing XI For First ODI Against India In Nagpur
Joe Root will come to play in the ODI series after a successful stint in South Africas T20 tournament. Root gathered 279 runs at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 140.
Jos Buttler explains ‘crucial role’ Joe Root must play on England ODI return
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.
'Not anyone's fault that rise of T20s coincided with me...': Joe Root on limited T20 appearances for England
Joe Root ended the SA20 2025 as the third-highest run-getter in the tournament for the Paarl Royals in just eight matches, scoring 279 runs at an average of 55.8 and a strike rate of 140.5. It seemed like Root had never gone away from T20Is but he hasn't played for England in the format since 2019.
IND vs ENG 1st ODI playing 11: Root returns to ODI as England announce team
The first ODI of the three-match series between India and England is set to take place on Thursday, February 6, and just like the initial games of the T20I series, England have once again announced their playing 11 for the match a day before,
Joe Root makes England T20 return stance clear as Brendon McCullum urged to call him up
More than five years have passed since Joe Root took part in a T20 international for England, but calls have been growing for the 34-year-old to return to the fold
Joe Root Returns As England Announce Playing XI For 1st ODI Against India
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.
Cricket-Root to return for England in opening ODI against India
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. Root, England's leading test run scorer and second on the ODI list,
"Sky`s the limit for this team": Joe Root after returning to England ODI set up
England`s star batsman Joe Root said that head coach Brendon McCullum`s cricketing philosophy complements the skill set of the English players by creating endless possibilities for the side. Joe Root will make a return to England`s ODI side for the three matches against Team India.
Joe Root: 'T20 is about problem-solving, just on a much quicker scale than I've mostly been doing'
The former England Test captain is not the first name you think of when white-ball cricket comes to mind, but he's still a ...
Exclusive | Joe Root's runs help, but the person he is makes a huge difference to the squad: Jason Roy
In part two of Jason Roy’s exclusive conversation with Firstpost, the England opener heaps praise on long-time teammate and ...
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Root 'crucial' for England ahead of Champions Trophy, says skipper
Joe Root will play a "crucial role" in India on his ODI return and as they build up to the Champions Trophy this month, ...
Should England recall Joe Root for T20 cricket after consistent struggles facing spin bowling in India?
After England struggle against Indias spinners, is it time for Joe Root to be recalled to T20 team as Jos Buttlers side build for short-form World Cup in 2026? Root has not played a T20 international ...