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India vs England: ODI Series Kicks Off in Nagpur

India and England clash in the first ODI, crucial for ICC Champions Trophy preparations, featuring key players Rohit Sharma and Joe Root.

The first ODI between India and England commenced on February 6, 2025, at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. This match marks the beginning of a three-match series that is pivotal for both teams as they gear up for the ICC Champions Trophy starting on February 19. India, riding high from a 4-1 T20I series victory over England, aims to carry this momentum into the ODI format.

Key players for India include captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli, both of whom are under scrutiny following their recent struggles in Test matches. However, their impressive ODI records provide hope for Indian fans as they seek to end a twelve-year trophy drought in this format. Rohit and Kohli have returned to the ODI setup after stepping back from T20 internationals, and their performance will be crucial for India`s success.

On the England side, Joe Root makes his return to the ODI team after a significant hiatus, taking up the number three batting position where he has previously excelled. His experience is expected to bolster England`s middle order, especially in spin-friendly conditions. England`s wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is sidelined for the first two ODIs due to a calf injury, with either Jos Buttler or Phil Salt likely to don the gloves. Additionally, Jofra Archer`s fitness is being managed, and he is anticipated to play in only two of the three ODIs, with Saqib Mahmood stepping in for the first match.

The England lineup for the first ODI features Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Saqib Mahmood. After a lackluster performance against India`s spinners in the T20 series, England is eager to improve their batting in the 50-over format. This series serves as a critical test for England`s powerplay bowling and their ability to counter Indian spin.

As the match unfolds, both teams are keen to address their weaknesses and fine-tune their strategies ahead of the Champions Trophy.

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