So here we are, then. The India of Rohit and Kohli versus the England of Buttler and Root, both unsure of where exactly they stand in ODIs, with a major ODI tournament starting in two weeks' time.

Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is likely to miss England's first two one-day internationals against India but is expected to be fit for the Champions Trophy.

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. Root, England's leading test run scorer and second on the ODI list,

India vs England 2025, 1st ODI- India's strongest predicted playing 11 against England (Source - BCCI) Hosts India (IND) and England (ENG) will lock horns in the first ODI of the three-match , starting on Wednesday,

England have announced their playing XI for the first ODI against India which is scheduled to be played on February 6 in Nagpur

With England under pressure after losing the T20I series against India 4-1, the tourists have had to make some tweaks to their squad ahead of the ODI series, beginning on February 6 in Nagpur. Keeper-batter Jamie Smith will miss at least the first two ODIs,