Perth, Nov. 11 -- England batter Joe Root has emphasised the need for greater adaptability within the team as they continue preparations for next year's ODI Cricket World Cup, saying exposure to different playing conditions will help the young squad develop into a more rounded unit, according to the ICC website.

Speaking ahead of England's three-match ODI series against Australia, the 35-year-old highlighted the importance of learning to adjust to different surfaces and match situations as the team looks to build towards the global tournament.

"We're a team that wants to be more adaptable. If we are going to challenge that World Cup, we're going to have to be able to adapt our games. We're quite young and inexperienced in many ways. So ...