England Playing XI for 1st ODI: The England Team have announced their Playing XI for the first ODI of the three-match series against India. The match will be played at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday, February 6, and will see star batsman Joe Root make his return to ODIs after a long absence.
England Reveals Playing XI for 1st ODI vs India
Similar to the T20 series, where they lost 1-4, the visitors have retained their opening batsmen, while Root will complete the top-order. At number four will be Harry Brook, who is yet to prove himself in sub-continental conditions.
England captain Jos Buttler will bat at number five, however, his role behind the wicket as a wicketkeeper is uncertain and it is safe to assume that Salt will replace him.
The lower-middle order will be handled by all-rounders Liam Livingstone and Brydon Carse, while Jacob Bethell is also expected to play a finisher role with the bat, while Carse will take charge as one of the fast bowlers.
He will be joined by Jofra Archer and Shakib Mahmood, while experienced spinner Adil Rashid is the only specialist spinner. However, Root could be used as a spinner, with Livingstone also set to take advantage of England’s bowling.
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England Playing XI for 1st ODI:
Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Shakib Mahmood
Team India’s Update: Varun Chakravarthy Retained, Bumrah Ruled Out
India calls up Varun Chakravarthy; Bumrah omitted. Meanwhile, hosts India have retained the services of Varun Chakravarthy, who after a Man of the Series performance in the five T20Is, where he took 14 wickets, the highest wicket-taker in the series.
Meanwhile, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who played only his third ODI in Ahmedabad, has been ruled out of the series altogether and his dismissal has also cast doubt on his participation in the ICC Champions Trophy.
FAQ
Q1: When is the 1st ODI between India and England?
A: The 1st ODI will be played on February 6, 2024, at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur.
Q2: Is Jasprit Bumrah playing in the ODI series against England?
A: No, Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the ODI series due to injury.
Q3: Has Joe Root returned to England’s ODI squad?
A: Yes, Joe Root is back in England’s ODI squad after a long absence and will play in the first ODI.
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