The first ODI of the three-match series between England and Australia marks Root's 200th appearance in the format. Joe Root has attained another major milestone in England colors. He is playing his 200th ODI for England, attaining the milestone in the 1st encounter of the three-match series against Australia. England batting mainstay Joe Root on Friday became only the third player from the country to feature in 200 One-Day Internationals (ODIs).