Root has no fears over T20 career

England’s Joe Root dismissed fears his international Twenty20 career is over after being dropped for the first time in nearly five years.

The 27-year-old was axed for England’s T20 defeat to India in Bristol on Sunday, but returns for the start of the oneday series today.

He made way for Ben Stokes in Bristol and the last time he was officially dropped by England in any format was in the 2013-14 Ashes series.

But, ahead of facing India at Trent Bridge, Root is confident he can feature in all formats for England.

He said: “I don’t have any fears about it, I want to see us being as complete a side as possible in all three competitions, but I want to be a part of them.

“Playing for England comes first. All the domestic tournaments around the world have to fit around playing for England.”

England set a new ODI record of 481 for six when they beat Australia in Nottingham last month.

Another big score is expected today, but Root dismissed suggestions England are ready to break their ODI record.

He said: “It’s dangerous to think too far ahead. One thing we have been good at is assessing things early on and planning an innings.

“But ultimately it’s about winning the series and coming out of what has been an impressive white ball summer.”

England are the top ranked ODI team in the world but India sit second in the rankings and Root expects a difficult tussle.

He added: “India have been a strong team in this format for a long time. It’s good marker to see where we’re at.”