IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Joe Root returns as England announce playing XI - See full team
England has announced its playing XI for the first ODI against India, featuring the return of Jofra Archer and Joe Root. The team is adopting a spin-heavy strategy while celebrating Jos Buttler's 200th ODI appearance.
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England have promoted Jacob Bethell to open the batting alongside Ben Duckett for the first ODI against India at Edgbaston on Tuesday, while experienced wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler is set to celebrate a major career milestone with his 200th appearance in the format.The move sees Bethell entrusted with a key role at the top of the order as England continue their search for a settled opening combination. The left-hander, who has featured in 21 ODIs, will become Duckett's fifth opening partner in recent times after Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Zak Crawley and Rehan Ahmed. Harry Brook's side have also opted for a spin-heavy attack to counter India's formidable batting unit of Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.
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