The Latest Breaking News from Joe Root

The Black Caps secured a dominant nine-wicket victory with almost 14 overs to spare in a repeat of the 2019 final

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra hit unbeaten centuries as the Black Caps made light work of chasing 283.

The World Cup captain has described himself as ‘naturally quite introvert’ but those he has worked with acclaim his cricketing nous and intelligence

One-day format has slipped down the list of priorities since 2019 but England are still among the contenders in India

Having reversed his 50-over retirement, England’s Test and T20 talisman talks to Ali Martin about the Ashes summer, Freddie Flintoff’s return and his hopes of retaining the World Cup in India

England, led by Jos Buttler, look to recreate 2019 magic with Root, Stokes, Wood & Rashid. Malan & Brook to open batting, while Wood, Woakes & Rashid lead bowling. Roy omitted due to injury, Root's form a concern. Squad looks strong on paper, but fitness of Rashid & Wood a…

Surrey opener has turned down the offer to prove his form and fitness and it remains to be seen if he will accept a standby role for the World Cup

Joe Root’s bid to have one final hit before England’s World Cup departure was thwarted by a sodden outfield at Headingley

Joe Root hopes England can defend their title in India, citing lessons learned from 2019 World Cup. He backs Jonny Bairstow to be top run scorer and Adil Rashid to take most wickets. Root believes conditions in India will suit Rashid's slower bowling.