New Delhi, May 24 -- England batsman Joe Root said that there is plenty to learn from Australia, whom they play in an official warm-up match on Saturday, 25 May, and their history in World Cups.

Australia have historically raised their game at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, displaying sustained excellence and ruthless professionalism. Those are the very traits that have given them four title wins in the last five editions of the tournament.

"Australia have always had strong squads," Root told Sky Sports. "They've gone into every World Cup right up there in terms of the rankings and depth within their squad for a number of those World Cups and they've won pressure moments. So there's plenty to learn from them as a side."

Root was also e...