England's batting has been unconvincing against India's spinners, but there will be no diverting from the script of trying to put pressure on the opposition and bowlers always looking to take wickets

England, coming off a disappointing 1-4 T20I series loss, have received a much-needed boost with Root's return. The first ODI will be played in Nagpur

England's white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, has backed Joe Root to play a major role in the upcoming ODI series against India. The three-match series will begin on February 6 in Nagpur. This will be Root's first ODI series since the World Cup 2023.