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.

Joe Root will play his first one-day international since the 2023 World Cup in the opening match of England's series against India on Thursday in Nagpur.

Rohit said that the selection certainly put Varun Chakaravarthy in contention for Champions Trophy team, but it would depend entirely on his performance.

Varun Chakravarthy's brilliance with his spin-bowling skills earned him chance to feature in the ODI Series against England. The in-form mystery spinner was spotted in Nagpur, where the Rohit Sharma-l

Team India skipper Varun Chakravarthy has been added to the ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against England, starting on February 6. The opening match of the series between India and England will take place at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.

Varun Chakravarthy picked up 14 wickets in the five-match T20I series against England, including a five-wicket haul in Rajkot. He was also the player of the series for his stellar bowling performance.

The ODI contest will get underway on Thursday, with the series being India's final preparatory event ahead of the Champions Trophy.