England Unveils Playing XI for First ODI Against India; Buttler Set for 200th Cap

England announces playing XI for 1st ODI against India

London, July 13

Star wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler is set to bring up a major milestone, making his 200th ODI appearance for England. The wicketkeeper-batter made his international debut in the format against Pakistan in Dubai on February 21, 2012.

Jacob Bethell will open the innings alongside Ben Duckett, while Will Jacks, Liam Dawson and Adil Rashid form England's spin-bowling options for the series opener.

India will look to put their disappointing T20I tour behind them when they face England in the opening ODI of the three-match series at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Tuesday.

After suffering a 4-0 T20I series defeat, including their heaviest-ever loss in the format, the Men in Blue will aim for a fresh start and an improved showing in the 50-over contest.

The visitors will receive a major boost with the return of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Jasprit Bumrah was rested for the T20I series.

England, meanwhile, will head into the ODI series high on confidence after their dominant T20I campaign and will be keen to extend their winning momentum on home soil.

England XI to face India:

Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid.

— ANI