Jos Buttler believes Joe Root could hold the key to success in three ODIs against India as the England captain urged his side to “double down” on their approach despite a T20 series thrashing.

Joe Root is set to play his first ODI since 2023, batting at No. 3 in the Nagpur ODI. Root, who stepped down as Test captain, has been in top form and is expected to bring his renewed energy and experience to the ODI squad.

England's white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, has backed Joe Root to play a major role in the upcoming ODI series against India. The three-match series will begin on February 6 in Nagpur. This will be Root's first ODI series since the World Cup 2023.

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.

Hes one of the great players of the game in all the formats, says England white-ball captain Jos Buttler ahead of Joe Roots return to the ODI side for the first time in 15 months; Three-match ODI seri

England batter Jos Buttler scored his first-ever ODI fifty on Indian soil. This is the 17th ODI innings for Buttler on which he has reached the milestone. He along with Jacob Bethell has put England in complete control in the ongoing first ODI against India at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium,

He’s one of the great players of the game in all formats and a vital part of ODI cricket for England for a long time,” captain Jos Buttler said Wednesday. “I’m excited

Joe Root expresses excitement on being back in the ODI setup for England (Photo Source: Twitter) The Champions Trophy is set to be one of the biggest tournaments in international cricket and the fans will be looking forward to seeing the best international teams in the world compete with one another in the ICC event which will take place in Pakistan and Dubai starting from February 19.