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.

The spotlight will fall on skipper Rohit Sharma as well as Virat Kohli in the upcoming ODI series against England, a dress rehearsal ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, after the poor form of both batting stalwarts in recent Test assignments led to questions over their future in the Indian team.

India captain Rohit Sharma bristled at questions about his form and future in international cricket, saying on Wednesday he was fully focused on this month's one-day international series against England and the Champions Trophy.

Form and fitness of seasoned stars is under the scanner as India enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday insisted his recent Test struggles were just part of the "ups and downs" of a long career as he looks to rediscover his form in three one-day internationals against England.

This will be the last series for the team ahead of the Champions Trophy, for which the team will be travelling to Dubai, and there will be some returning stars in this series as well. The stars to look out for are and