Nagpur, Feb. 5 -- 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.

Top England batter Joe Root made a return to the ODI squad for the first time since 2023. The 34-year-old's presence in the playing eleven will strengthen the visitors' batting lineup.

Phil Salt will keep the wicket for the Three Lions in the upcoming ODI match. Salt will also open along with Ben Duckett.

Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell will take care of England's middle ord...