VETERAN batter Joe Root’s return to 50-over format after more than a year headlined England’s squad announcement for the ODI tour to India and the ICC Champions Trophy. Root’s previous assignment in the format was the 50-over World Cup held in India in 2023.

 

All-rounder and Test skipper Ben Stokes was not considered for selection as he has been recovering from a left hamstring injury sustained during the third Test against New Zealand earlier this month. Seasoned batter Jos Buttler will lead the side, and the Lancashire man will also captain England in the T20I series against