The Latest Breaking News from Joe Root

England are aiming to end a run of five straight defeats.

England cantered to a 160-run win over Netherlands to stay in hunt for Champions Trophy spot. Stokes' attacking century, Malan's 87 and Woakes' 51, plus bowlers' efforts, saw them post 339/9 and dismiss Netherlands for 179 in 37.2 overs. Win took them to 7th spot in points table.

Israel’s assault on Hamas strongholds is intensifying amid fierce fighting; the prime minister prepares for his most delicate diplomatic mission

The Ashes adversaries meet on Saturday at Ahmedabad’s 130,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium with England propping up the table in 10th place.

England cricketers resort to inhalers to cope with high pollution levels in Indian cities; Bombay High Court expresses concern over deteriorating air quality index in Mumbai; 2.3 million deaths in India due to pollution in 2019.

England lie bottom of the standings in 10th place after six games but Australia appear set for a semi-final spot ahead of Saturday’s encounter.

Air quality in both Indian cities has deteriorated

Chennai: India 59 wins, 2nd-most in ODI World Cups; England 4 losses, equalling Aus for most by defending champ; Kohli, Root, Stokes 1st WC ducks; Rohit slowest fifty since Dec 2019; 12 fifty-plus scores; Kohli equalled Tendulkar's 34 ducks; Rohit 18k intl runs, 1000 ODI runs in 2023; slowest 50…

Joe Root was out for a golden duck in response to India’s 229 but England have still not yet been eliminated