The three-match collection, which begins at 08:00 GMT, acts as England’s preparation for the Champions Trophy subsequent month.
England have misplaced their previous three ODI collection however this contest is their first within the 50-over format with Brendon McCullum as their white-ball coach. They misplaced 4-1 to India within the previous T20s.
Root’s final ODI was the ultimate match of their dismal World Cup defence towards Pakistan in Kolkata on 11 November 2023.
This collection and the Champions Trophy that follows mark the beginning of the journey in direction of the 2027 World Cup in South Africa in 50-over cricket.
Root was a key a part of England’s 2019 World Cup win however has struggled for type within the format since, together with his choices restricted due to clashes within the schedule between England’s crimson and white-ball groups.
He averages 28.95 in 28 matches for the reason that 2019 World Cup and has not scored an ODI century since his 100 not out towards West Indies within the group stage of that competitors.
“He is among the nice gamers of the sport in all the codecs,” captain Jos Buttler mentioned.
“I’m excited to see him in section of his profession. Look what he has carried out in Take a look at stuff when he has not had the captaincy and is again with that cheeky smile on his face.
“I count on him to do the identical on this surroundings.
“He has been an important participant for England in all codecs and we really feel he has an important function to play in these video games.”
Buttler additionally mentioned he desires England to “double down” on their aggressive method regardless of defeat within the T20s.
“We performed effectively in phases within the T20s, by no means fairly lengthy sufficient to run with it and run away with video games and get outcomes however it can be crucial we keep on monitor and on target with the best way we need to play.”
