Joe Root, India and Champions Trophy

Joe Root says ODI series against India ideal preparation for Champions Trophy
With the Champions Trophy starting on February 19, Root sees the India series as an important stepping stone to building momentum.
Joe Root views India ODIs as prep for Champions Trophy
Star England batter Joe Root believes the impending three-match ODI series against India will be the perfect preparation for their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign. The tournament will start on February 19 in Pakistan.
Joe Root back in England ODI team for first time since 2023 Cricket World Cup
NAGPUR, India — 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. It will be his 172nd ODI appearance for England.
Joe Root Sees Crucial Build-Up in India ODIs Ahead of Champions Trophy
England's Joe Root views the ODIs against India as key in preparing for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, starting February 19. With the tournament fever growing, teams are honing their strategies. England,
Joe Root returns as England announce squad for first IND ODI
The ECB recently came forward and announced England's playing XI for the upcoming first ODI against India, star batter Joe Root makes his much awaited return to the format.
Joe Root: Decoding his ODI stats versus India
As per ESPNcricinfo, Root has featured in 22 ODIs versus India. Across 20 innings, the stalwart owns 739 runs at an average of 43.47. He has hammered three tons and three fifties. Notably, Root averages a healthy 49.16 on Indian soil against India. Across 8 matches (7 innings), he has scored 295 runs.
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.
India vs England: Joe Root returning to ODI cricket at number three in batting order confirms Jos Buttler
Hes one of the great players of the game in all the formats, says England white-ball captain Jos Buttler ahead of Joe Roots return to the ODI side for the first time in 15 months; Three-match ODI seri
IND vs ENG: Joe Root's poor form continues, falls to Ravindra Jadeja on his ODI return
England batter Joe Root's return to ODIs was a dissappointing one as he continued his poor run against spinner Ravindra Jadeja during the first ODI at Nagpur on Thursday. During his 31-ball stay at the crease after England lost wicket of Phil Salt,
Joe Root expresses excitement on being back in ODI setup for England
Joe Root expresses excitement on being back in the ODI setup for England (Photo Source: Twitter) The Champions Trophy is set to be one of the biggest tournaments in international cricket and the fans will be looking forward to seeing the best international teams in the world compete with one another in the ICC event which will take place in Pakistan and Dubai starting from February 19.
Joe Root returns to 50-over format as England announce Playing XI for 1st ODI against India
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 here.
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Joe Root explains how Brendon McCullum helped his batting ahead of Champions Trophy
Joe Root has praised England coach Brendon McCullum for expanding his perspective on the game, crediting him with unlocking ...
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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Buttler: Root crucial for England leading into Champions Trophy
The 34-year old Root last played an ODI at the 2023 World Cup and will now take field as England named their XI on the eve of ...