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Yorkshire batter Root, who has not played ODI cricket since the World Cup in November 2023, returns in an ODI-only capacity. England Test captain Stokes was not considered for selection as he ...

Joe Root has an average of 47.60 in ODIs England have recalled batter Joe Root to their men's one-day international squad for the tour of India and the 2025 Champions Trophy, but the injured Ben ...

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