Joe Root Returns to England's ODI Squad; Ben Stokes Ruled Out Due to Injury

England announces squads for India tour and Champions Trophy, with Root back after a year and Stokes sidelined to prioritize recovery.

Joe Root rejoins England's ODI squad for the first time since the 2023 World Cup, aiming to bolster the team's batting lineup.
Ben Stokes is excluded from the squads due to a recurring hamstring injury sustained during the recent Test series against New Zealand.
England's white-ball squads, under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Jos Buttler, will tour India in January for five T20s and three ODIs ahead of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Fast bowler Mark Wood returns to both squads after recovering from a bone-stress injury, while Sam Curran and other recent players are left out.
The ICC Champions Trophy will feature eight teams, with England playing group matches in Pakistan and potential knockout games at neutral venues due to India's refusal to play in Pakistan.