The Latest Breaking News from Joe Root

A century from Ben Stokes along with fifites from Dawid Malan and Chris Woakes helped England win their first match in five and keep alive their Champions Trophy qualification hopes

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