"Joe Root has declared himself ready to thrive in this winter's Ashes, having changed his approach to focus more on getting himself in the ideal frame of mind rather than fixating on his technique. Root goes into the one-day international series against New Zealand having not played since early September, since when his only batting has come in the indoor nets in Sheffield."
"It's been nice to have a break, Root said. With what we've got coming up, it's important to utilise that. I've done a little bit of batting, not loads. I've tried to get a good bit of separation, just trying to get that feeling of excitement again, almost like that feeling of being a kid at the start of the season and trying to harness that ahead of what's to come."
The weather in Mount Maunganui is fine and a full game is expected, with the toss about an hour away. Joe Root is ready to thrive in this winter's Ashes after changing his approach to focus on getting into the ideal frame of mind rather than fixating on technique. Root has not played since early September and has only batted in indoor nets in Sheffield. Root enjoyed the break and has done a little batting while trying to regain a childlike excitement to harness ahead of what's to come. The first ODI between New Zealand and England begins a three-match series and is England's final international before the Ashes. The match starts at 1am BST (1pm local time).
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