So here we are, then. The India of Rohit and Kohli versus the England of Buttler and Root, both unsure of where exactly they stand in ODIs, with a major ODI tournament starting in two weeks' time.

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.

Live streaming of the IND vs ENG 1st ODI will be available on Disney+ Hotstar from 1:30 PM IST. Star Sports channels will live telecast the India vs England first ODI.

Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is likely to miss England's first two one-day internationals against India but is expected to be fit for the Champions Trophy.

Joe Root returns to the England playing XI for the first time since the 2023 ODI World Cup. Jos Buttler-led England named their playing XI for the first ODI against India that will take place on Thursday.

Joe Root will play his first ODI for England Men since 2023 on Thursday, having been named in the starting XI for the first game in the 50-over series against India. England's leading Test run-scorer will add to his 171 ODIs in Nagpur with an eye on securing his place in the side for the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy,

England have announced their playing XI for the first ODI against India which is scheduled to be played on February 6 in Nagpur

India vs England 2025, 1st ODI- India's strongest predicted playing 11 against England (Source - BCCI) Hosts India (IND) and England (ENG) will lock horns in the first ODI of the three-match , starting on Wednesday,

With England under pressure after losing the T20I series against India 4-1, the tourists have had to make some tweaks to their squad ahead of the ODI series, beginning on February 6 in Nagpur. Keeper-batter Jamie Smith will miss at least the first two ODIs,