Joe Root returns to England’s ODI squad for India tour, Champions Trophy; Rehan Ahmed in T20Is
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Joe Root returns to England's ODI squad for India tour; Ben Stokes out with injury; Jos Buttler to lead.
Veteran batter Joe Root’s return to 50-over format after more than a year headlined England’s squad announcement for the ODI tour to India and the ICC Champions Trophy.
Root’s previous assignment in the format was the 50-over World Cup held in India in 2023.
All-rounder and Test skipper Ben Stokes was not considered for selection as he has been recovering from a left hamstring injury sustained during the third Test against New Zealand earlier this month.
Seasoned batter Jos Buttler will lead the side, and the Lancashire man will also captain England in the T20I series against India, which precedes the ODIs.
England will play five T20Is and three ODIs during the white ball tour to India.
Leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed, who made his Test debut against India earlier this year, was included in the T20I squad.
In-form Harry Brook will get another chance to play international bilateral cricket in India after pulling out of the Test series earlier this year due to personal reasons.
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