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[Saba Sports News] Joe Root, the star England batsman, shared insights about his team’s ODI World Cup clash against South Africa at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. England endured a difficult match, being bowled out for 170 in just 22 overs and suffering a crushing 229-run defeat, their largest margin of defeat in ODI history.
Root highlighted the intense heat and humidity that both South African and English players had to contend with during the game, describing it as a unique experience. He mentioned how it felt like they couldn’t catch their breath and that it was as if they were “eating the air.”
Root also discussed the challenges faced by Adil Rashid while bowling, noting that the spinner was struggling to breathe. Despite the tough conditions, Rashid put in an impressive performance.
Root emphasized that the players’ jerseys were soaked as soon as they took the field. He praised Rashid’s resilience and mentioned the difficulties faced when playing in India at this time of year.