Joe Root has described England’s white-ball problems as “the perfect storm” after they were beaten by South Africa in the first of the three-game one-day international series, a fifth reverse in seven matches at home this summer.
Root top-scored with 86 as England were bowled out for 271 at the Riverside on Tuesday to lose by 62 runs, but said he was “not too concerned” at following series defeats against India in 20- and 50‑over formats with another setback.
