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.

India captain Rohit Sharma bristled at questions about his form and future in international cricket, saying on Wednesday he was fully focused on this month's one-day international series against England and the Champions Trophy.

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.

The T20 World Champion will be facing the visiting side, Team England. As both teams prepare for the start of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy season, the start of the ODI three-game series starts. Rohit Sharma will be leading Team India while Jos Buttler will keep being the captain for Team England.

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.

Joe Root will play his first one-day international since the 2023 World Cup in the opening match of England's series against India on Thursday in Nagpur.