England will field with a new opening pair, ODI playing-11 announced before India
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England playing 11 for birmingham odi: England has announced its team for the first ODI under the captaincy of Harry Brook. Jacob Bethel will open for the first time in ODI, while Jos Buttler will play the 200th ODI match of his career.
Jacob Bethel and Ben Duckett will open.
New Delhi. England has announced its playing-11 for the first ODI of the three-match series against India. The team captained by Harry Brook will take the field with a new opening combination. Young batsman Jacob Bethel will open the innings for the first time in ODI cricket and along with him, experienced Ben Duckett will take the responsibility of opening. At the same time, this match will be very special for wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler, because he is going to play his 200th ODI for England.
Jacob Bethel will open for the first time
England has changed the opening combination in this match. Jacob Bethel has been given the responsibility of opening in ODI for the first time. Ben Duckett will start the innings with him. The team management is hopeful that this new pair can give a fast start against India.
England’s middle order looks strong
England’s batting order looks quite balanced. Experienced Joe Root will bat at number three, while captain Harry Brook will bat at number four. Wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler will play at number five. After this, Sam Curran and Will Jacques will play the role of all-rounders. The responsibility of fast bowling will be on the shoulders of Joffra Archer, Josh Tong and Sam Curran. The spin department includes experienced Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson. If needed, Will Jacques and Joe Root will also provide the option of spin bowling.
England is entering this ODI series with full confidence. Recently the team defeated India 4-0 in the five-match T20 series. In such a situation, the host team would like to maintain its same rhythm in the ODI format also.
India became stronger with the return of Rohit-Kohli
On the other hand, the Indian team would like to leave behind the disappointment of the T20 series and make a fresh start in ODIs. The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will strengthen the batting in this series. At the same time, Jasprit Bumrah will be seen playing his first ODI match after the 2023 ODI World Cup final. In the 50 over format, the Indian team is considered to be more balanced and experienced as compared to T20.
England’s playing-11 for the first ODI
Jacob Bethel, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Will Jacques, Joffra Archer, Liam Dawson, Josh Tong, Adil Rashid.
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