The former England captain hit his first ODI century in almost five years and 37 innings. But again, that century was not good enough to see England through. Here is the clip where you can see Root in tears inside the dressing-room. Meanwhile, England are out of CT 2025, while Afghanistan live on to fight another day.

England are out of the ICC Champions Cup following a nervy eight-run defeat to Afghanistan in Lahore. Upon losing their Group B opener to Australia, Jos Buttler's men entered the encounter knowing only a win would keep their Champions Cup hopes alive.

Joe Root could not hold back his tears as England suffered a defeat in the ICC Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan and were knocked out of the semifinal race. Root scored a brilliant hundred but England could not chase the target of 326.

England are dumped out of the Champions Trophy by a nerve-shredding eight-run defeat by Afghanistan in Lahore.

Afghanistan locked horns with England in this vital Group B fixture at the ICC Champions Trophy, to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore

Ibrahim Zadran's 177 and five wickets by Azmatullah Omarzai helped Afghanistan knock England out of the Champions Trophy with a thrilling eight-run victory.

Joe Root hits a century off 98 balls as England try and chase 326 to beat Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy.

England captain Jos Buttler has called Joe Root's ton 'incredible', as England falter apart in their run-chase against Afghanistan. Joe Root's 120-run knock went in vain, as Afghanistan script a sensational comeback to knock England out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.