Nagpur, India, Feb 5, 2025 (AFP) - Root 'crucial' for England ahead of Champions Trophy, says skipper

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Joe Root will play a "crucial role" in India on his ODI return and as they build up to the Champions Trophy this month, England captain Jos Buttler said Wednesday. The visitors went down 4-1 in the preceding T20 series and now face India in three ODI matches starting with Thursday's opener in Nagpur. The 34-year-old Root, a top-order batsman and England's former Test captain, last played an ODI at the 2023 World Cup in India and will now take fie......

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