Joe Root expresses excitement on being back in ODI setup for England
"It’s a really exciting time to be involved in the whiteball team. And hopefully, that shows quite quickly out on the field,” Root said
The Champions Trophy is set to be one of the biggest tournaments in international cricket and the fans will be looking forward to seeing the best international teams in the world compete with one another in the ICC event which will take place in Pakistan and Dubai starting from February 19.
The England team might not be hosting the tournament like the last two editions of the tournament but will still be among the strongest teams. The England squad is looking strong and there have been some surprising inclusions in their squad. One of the players that is making waves is Joe Root who will be making a return to the ODI setup. The last match ODI game Root played was in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Root has expressed his joy of being back in the 50-over setup playing under head coach Brendon McCullum ahead of the tournament.
“The way he (McCullum) looks at the game fits nicely with how the team sets up and the squad sets up like the skill sets that we have, it’s a really exciting mix. When you put that all together, the sky’s the limit for this team, so, or this squad," Root said in a video, posted by England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
“There’s a lot of special things that they are capable of. By playing together more and more and getting a further understanding of each other and buying into how we want to do things for a long period of time, I’m sure, we will see success at some point. It’s a really exciting time to be involved in the whiteball team. And hopefully, that shows quite quickly out on the field,” Root added.
Root on his role in the ODI setup
Root also discussed his role in the team and has revealed that he is looking forward to sinking his teeth into the format and is excited to work with the young batters in the English team and play a big role as a senior player in the side.
“I’m just looking forward to getting my teeth into it, to be honest. The more you play, the more experience you have, the more you’ve got to give as well, which is exciting when you’re working with some of the talented young batters in the squad, sharing some experiences with them. That’s one of the most exciting things, watching their journey as well and being sort of a part of that,” Root concluded.
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