The Latest Breaking News from Joe Root

England’s 33-run defeat in Ahmedabad made it six defeats from seven matches to ensure they will not progress beyond the group stages

England and Australia press the flesh, while a small part of the Home of Cricket is confiscated by security in Mumbai

Saturday's clash at Narendra Modi Stadium gives Australia a chance to inflict more misery on England – watch the ENG vs AUS live stream from anywhere.

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

A batting lineup that once set a new bar in 50-over cricket is a shadow of its former self with England’s golden chapter over after the World Cup abdication