Joe Root: News
One amongst the famed quartet of modern-day batting maestros, Joe Root is a right-handed English batsman and part-time right-arm off-spinner. A batsman with scrumptious shots in his arsenal and a love for scoring runs, Root's rise to stardom and England's Test captaincy were meteoric. He made his first-class debut for Yorkshire in 2010. His consistency as a batsman earned him his international debut in a Test match against India in 2012. In what was a slow and difficult pitch in Nagpur, Root showed his mettle by crafting what was the sixth-longest innings in Tests by an English debutant. His maiden Test hundred came against New Zealand in Headingley in 2013. In 2017, he was appointed the captain of the Test team. Root was part of the ICC Test Team of the Year in 2014, 2015, and 2016. His shot-making skills and inherent hunger for runs made him a perfect fit for the English ODI team as well. Making his ODI debut in 2013 against India, Root soon became the glue that held an aggressive English batting order. In the 2019 World Cup, he was the team's top scorer.
22 Jun 2023
Jonny BairstowJonny Bairstow can complete 1,000 Test runs at Lord's: Stats
England suffered an agonizing two-wicket defeat in the Ashes 2023 opener.
21 Jun 2023
ICC Test RankingsICC Test Rankings: Joe Root becomes the number one batter
Riding on the back of an unbeaten 118 and 46 in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston against Australia, England's talisman Joe Root has risen to number one in the ICC Test Rankings on Wednesday.
20 Jun 2023
The AshesAustralia register their highest successful Ashes chase since 1948: Stats
After five grueling days, Australia overcame England in the 1st Ashes 2023 Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
20 Jun 2023
England Cricket TeamJoe Root amasses second-most Test runs before getting stumped: Stats
England's talisman Joe Root was dismissed in a unique fashion on Day 4 of the first Ashes Test match at the Edgbaston Cricket Stadium in Birmingham.
17 Jun 2023
The AshesAshes: Decoding Joe Root's dream run in Tests since 2021
Extending his sensational run in Tests, Joe Root hammered a brilliant ton in the ongoing Ashes 2023 opener.
16 Jun 2023
England Cricket TeamAshes, Edgbaston Test: Australia unscathed after England declare at 393/8
England made a bold declaration on Day 1 of the first 2023 Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Friday.
16 Jun 2023
The AshesAshes 2023, Joe Root clocks his 30th Test ton: Stats
England batter Joe Root brought up a fine century on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Friday.
16 Jun 2023
Jonny BairstowThe Ashes: Jonny Bairstow slams his 24th Test fifty
England wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow hammered a fine fifty against Australia in the first Ashes Test in Birmingham.
16 Jun 2023
Zak CrawleyThe Ashes: Zak Crawley hammers 73-ball 61 versus Australia
Zak Crawley was responsible for the fast start that England got on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test match at Birmingham.
16 Jun 2023
The AshesAshes 2023, 1st Test: Edgbaston pitch report and stadium stats
The high-voltage Ashes 2023 is set to get underway on June 16 with the opener of the five-Test series taking place at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
15 Jun 2023
The AshesAshes 2023, 1st Test: Here is the statistical preview
England and Australia will fight again for the prestigious urn as the five-match Ashes series is set to get underway on June 16.
14 Jun 2023
The AshesAshes 2023: Decoding the key player battles
England and Australia will be vying against each other for a grueling five-match Test series, starting at Edgbaston on June 16.
14 Jun 2023
The AshesAshes 2023: Can Australia stop the 'Bazball' show at Edgbaston?
England will be facing Australia in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, starting June 16.
14 Jun 2023
The AshesThe Ashes: Joe Root vs Australia's pacers in Test cricket
Cricket's oldest rivalry, The Ashes, is back as arch-rivals Australia and England are gearing up to meet in the iconic five-Test series, starting June 16.
12 Jun 2023
ICC World Test ChampionshipDecoding Joe Root's magnificent run in WTC 2021-23
The ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle has come to an end with Australia emerging as the champions.
11 Jun 2023
ICC World Test ChampionshipDecoding the interesting stats from the WTC 2021-23 cycle
Australia defeated India by 209 runs in the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 final to lift the coveted Test mace at The Oval.
11 Jun 2023
The AshesAshes 2023: Decoding Joe Root's battle versus Nathan Lyon
Cricket's oldest rivalry, The Ashes, is back as arch-rivals Australia and England are gearing up to meet in the iconic five-Test series, starting on June 16.
09 Jun 2023
Australia vs England CricketJoe Root vs Steve Smith in Ashes: Statistical comparison
England and Australia are gearing up to cross swords in the Ashes, the oldest rivalry in cricket history.
09 Jun 2023
England Cricket TeamAshes 2023: Decoding England's home record versus Australia
England will have redemption in mind as they gear up to host Australia in the five-Test Ashes series, starting June 16.
04 Jun 2023
England Cricket TeamDecoding stats of England openers in Stokes-McCullum era
The England Test team has been on a roll ever since Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum took over as the captain and the head coach.
04 Jun 2023
England Cricket TeamKey takeaways from England's one-off Test win ahead of Ashes
England humbled Ireland by 10 wickets in the one-off Test inside three days.
03 Jun 2023
England Cricket TeamEngland humble Ireland in one-off Test at Lord's: Key stats
England defeated Ireland in the one-off Test match at Lord's by 10 wickets.
02 Jun 2023
England Cricket TeamEngland vs Ireland, one-off Test: Hosts in complete control
England dominated the Day 2 proceedings against Ireland in their only Test at Lord's.
02 Jun 2023
England Cricket TeamJoe Root becomes fastest Englishman to complete 11,000 Test runs
England talisman Joe Root has continued his rich vein of form with a fine fifty in the One-off Test against Ireland at Lord's.
31 May 2023
England Cricket TeamJoe Root set to complete 11,000 runs in Tests: Stats
England batter Joe Root is set to complete 11,000 runs in Test cricket.
28 Feb 2023
England Cricket TeamNZ vs ENG: Joe Root misses out on twin centuries
Joe Root put up a batting exhibition in the second and final Test against New Zealand, albeit in a losing cause.
28 Feb 2023
New Zealand Cricket TeamNew Zealand beat England by one run, level series 1-1
In what was an absolute nail-biter, New Zealand defeated England by one run in the second and final Test to level the series 1-1.
26 Feb 2023
New Zealand Cricket TeamTom Latham scores his 26th Test half-century, surpasses 5,000 runs
New Zealand batter Tom Latham struck a fine 172-ball 83 on Day 3 of the second Test versus England at the Basin Reserve.
25 Feb 2023
New Zealand Cricket TeamNZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Hosts trail by 297 runs
England have tightened their grip over New Zealand in the ongoing second and final Test.
24 Feb 2023
England Cricket TeamJoe Root becomes the highest run-getter in NZ-ENG Tests: Stats
Veteran England batter Joe Root scored his 29th Test ton versus New Zealand in the ongoing second and final Test.
24 Feb 2023
New Zealand Cricket TeamNZ vs ENG: Brook, Root's tons put visitors on top
England are firmly on top of New Zealand in the second and final Test of the series.
24 Feb 2023
Harry BrookNZ vs ENG: Harry Brook smashes 184*, breaks several records
England's batting sensation Harry Brook smashed his highest Test score in the ongoing second and final game against New Zealand.
24 Feb 2023
Steve SmithNZ vs ENG: Joe Root smokes his 29th Test century
Joe Root brought up his 29th Test century in the ongoing second and final game against New Zealand.
18 Feb 2023
England Cricket TeamNZ vs ENG, D/N Test: Visitors inching toward thumping win
England are inching toward an emphatic win in the ongoing opening Test versus New Zealand, which happens to be a Day-Night game.
18 Feb 2023
Harry BrookHarry Brook slams twin fifties in Day-Night Test: Key stats
England's batting sensation Harry Brook has smoked twin fifties in the ongoing opening game against New Zealand, which happens to be a Day-Night affair.
18 Feb 2023
Cricket NewsNZ vs ENG: Joe Root registers his 56th Test fifty
England batter Joe Root registered his 56th fifty on Day 3 of the Day-Night Test against New Zealand at the Bay Oval.
16 Feb 2023
Neil WagnerNeil Wagner becomes fifth Kiwi bowler with 250-plus Test wickets
New Zealand left-arm pacer Neil Wagner claimed a crucial four-fer on Day 1 of the Day-Night Test versus England.
16 Feb 2023
Ben DuckettNZ vs ENG: Ben Duckett slams fifty in Day-Night Test
England opener Ben Duckett slammed a quick-fire half-century in the ongoing opening Test versus New Zealand.
15 Feb 2023
New Zealand Cricket TeamNZ vs ENG, 1st Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
New Zealand are gearing up to host England in the opener of the two-match Test series, starting February 16.
09 Feb 2023
New Zealand Cricket TeamNew Zealand vs England, Tests: Here is the statistical preview
New Zealand are gearing up to host England in a two-match Test series, starting February 16.
28 Jan 2023
Jason RoyJason Roy roars back to form with 11th ODI ton
England opener Jason Roy has roared back to form with a fiery ton in the opening ODI versus South Africa, albeit in a losing cause.
31 Dec 2022
Babar AzamBabar Azam finishes as highest run-getter in Tests (2022): Stats
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam churned out runs from every nook and corner in Tests in 2022.
25 Dec 2022
England Cricket TeamEngland's Test dominance in 2022: Decoding the notable batting numbers
England scaled new heights in Test cricket in 2022.
23 Dec 2022
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023 mini-auction: England's Joe Root bought by Rajasthan Royals
Ace England batter Joe Root was bought by Rajasthan Royals in the accelerated round of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 mini-auction.
16 Dec 2022
England Cricket TeamPAK vs ENG, 3rd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
Pakistan eye a compensatory win in the third and final Test against England, starting December 17 in Karachi.
12 Dec 2022
England Cricket TeamJoe Root becomes second player with this record in Tests
England batter Joe Root could not get going with the bat in the 2nd Test against Pakistan.
07 Dec 2022
Marnus LabuschagneLabuschagne goes atop ICC Test Rankings, Root drops down
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne has displaced former England skipper Joe Root as the top-ranked Test batter.
05 Dec 2022
England Cricket TeamEngland clinch historic win over Pakistan in Rawalpindi: Key Stats
England beat Pakistan by 74 runs to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
04 Dec 2022
England Cricket TeamPAK vs ENG, 1st Test: Visitors dominate Day 4 proceedings
Pakistan were beaten all over on Day 4 of the first Test against England in Rawalpindi.
04 Dec 2022
ICC World Test ChampionshipJoe Root bats left-handed against leg-spinner Zahid Mahmood; survives dismissal
Ace England batter Joe Root shocked the cricket fraternity on Day 4 of the first Test against Pakistan.
04 Dec 2022
England Cricket TeamHarry Brook follows up maiden ton with fiery fifty: Stats
Harry Brook followed up his maiden Test hundred with a brisk fifty in the ongoing opening Test between England and Pakistan.
24 Nov 2022
England Cricket TeamRoot enters IPL auction: Can his T20 career resurrect?
Former England captain, Joe Root, will go under the hammer in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 player auction.
24 Nov 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamPakistan vs England, Tests: Here is the statistical preview
Pakistan and England will clash in a historic three-match Test series, starting December 1.
16 Aug 2022
England Cricket TeamENG vs SA, 1st Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
England and South Africa will battle it out in a three-match Test series with the first encounter starting tomorrow at Lord's.
11 Aug 2022
Mahela JayawardeneCan Babar Azam become number one Test batter? Jayawardene answers
Babar Azam is one of the most gifted batters of the current generation.
18 Jul 2022
England Cricket TeamENG vs SA, 1st ODI: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
After a 2-1 drubbing against India, hosts England will face South Africa in a three-match ODI series, starting July 19.
06 Jul 2022
England Cricket TeamJoe Root surpasses 2,500 Test runs versus India: Key stats
On Tuesday, Joe Root scored a match-winning century to help England chase down 378 versus India in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston..
05 Jul 2022
England Cricket TeamEngland vs India: Key stats from the five-match Test series
England claimed a historic win against India in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston to level the five-match series 2-2.
05 Jul 2022
England Cricket TeamEngland beat India in rescheduled fifth Test: Key stats
England chased down 378 runs to win the rescheduled fifth Test versus India from the 2021 series.
05 Jul 2022
England Cricket TeamEngland's Joe Root slams his 28th Test ton: Key stats
Former England captain Joe Root has slammed his 28th century in Test cricket.
30 Jun 2022
Virat KohliEngland vs India, 5th Test: Decoding the key player battles
India and England take on each other in the rescheduled fifth Test of the 2021, starting Friday at Edgbaston.
28 Jun 2022
Test CricketHow many times has R Ashwin dismissed Joe Root (Tests)?
England and India would lock horns in the rescheduled fifth Test from the 2021 series in July.
27 Jun 2022
England Cricket TeamEngland beat New Zealand 3-0: Key stats from the series
England thumped New Zealand in the third Test at Headingley to ensure a 3-0 clean-sweep.
25 Jun 2022
Virat KohliENG vs IND, Edgbaston Test: Records which can be scripted
England and India would clash in the rescheduled fifth Test from the 2021 series (Edgbaston), starting July 1.
21 Jun 2022
Test CricketHow has Joe Root fared against Jasprit Bumrah in Tests?
England and India would lock horns in the rescheduled fifth Test from the 2021 series in July.
15 Jun 2022
Virat KohliICC Test Rankings: Joe Root ranked number one among batters
Former England captain Joe Root has dethroned Australia's Marnus Labuschagne to claim the top spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings (batters).
13 Jun 2022
England Cricket TeamSmith vs Root vs Kohli: Comparison after 27 test centuries
On Sunday, England's Joe Root smashed his 27th Test ton in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
13 Jun 2022
England Cricket TeamTrent Bridge: England's Root, Pope slam centuries on Day 3
England controlled the proceedings against New Zealand on Day 3 of the third Test at Trent Bridge.
12 Jun 2022
England Cricket TeamEngland vs New Zealand: Joe Root slams 27th Test ton
England cricket team batter Joe Root smashed an aggressive century on Day 3 of the second Test match against New Zealand on Sunday.
11 Jun 2022
England Cricket TeamSteve Smith vs Joe Root: Decoding their Test career stats
Australia's Steve Smith and England's Joe Root are two of the greatest batters to have graced Test cricket.
09 Jun 2022
England Cricket TeamICC Test Rankings, Root rises to second spot: Key stats
Joe Root's heroics in the second innings at the Lord's Test helped England chase 277 runs against New Zealand.
06 Jun 2022
England Cricket TeamCan Joe Root break Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record? Key stats
Former England captain Joe Root recently completed 10,000 runs in Test cricket.
06 Jun 2022
England Cricket TeamWhere does England's Joe Root rank among Fab Four (Tests)?
Top-order batter Joe Root powered England to a five-wicket win over New Zealand with a scintillating knock.
05 Jun 2022
England Cricket TeamJoe Root surpasses 10,000 Test runs: Decoding the key stats
Joe Root's brilliance in the second innings of the first England versus New Zealand Test, helped the hosts claim a terrific five-wicket win.
05 Jun 2022
England Cricket TeamEngland beat New Zealand in first Test: Records broken
England defeated New Zealand in the first Test on Day 4 to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
04 Jun 2022
England Cricket TeamLord's Test, Day 3: England on top versus New Zealand
England are on top against New Zealand, dominating the scenes on Day 3 of the first Test at Lord's.
30 May 2022
England Cricket TeamJoe Root set to complete 10,000 runs in Test cricket
Former England skipper Joe Root is the leading run-getter in Tests among active players.