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.
23 Sep 2023
England Cricket TeamICC Cricket World Cup: Statistical analysis of England's trophy-winning campaign
The reigning champions England will be entering the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup with the aim of defending their crown.
16 Sep 2023
New Zealand Cricket TeamENG vs NZ: Rachin Ravindra registers career-best figures in ODIs
Rachin Ravindra was the star bowler for New Zealand in the fourth ODI against England at Lord's.
14 Sep 2023
Ben StokesBen Stokes achieves these ODI records with 182-run knock
Ben Stokes shattered a flurry of records with a magnificent century in the third ODI against New Zealand.
08 Sep 2023
Jos ButtlerENG vs NZ: Jos Buttler smashes his 25th ODI fifty
England captain Jos Buttler slammed a fine fifty against New Zealand in the first ODI at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
09 Aug 2023
Mukesh KumarCricketers who debuted across formats in less than 20 days
Right-arm seamer Mukesh Kumar has been a revelation for Team India on the ongoing West Indies tour.
02 Aug 2023
ICC Test RankingsICC Test Rankings: England's Joe Root rises to number two
England batter Joe Root has risen to number two in the latest ICC Test Rankings. Root, who scored 5 and 91 in the final 2023 Ashes Test, is only behind Kane Williamson.
30 Jul 2023
Usman KhawajaAshes 2023, Usman Khawaja surpasses 5,000 Test runs: Stats
Australian opener Usman Khawaja has completed 5,000 runs in Test cricket.
30 Jul 2023
Australian Cricket TeamAshes 2023, 5th Test: Todd Murphy claims 4/110 versus England
Australia's Todd Murphy had a decent outing against England in the second innings of the fifth Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval in London.
30 Jul 2023
The AshesAshes, 5th Test: Australia require 384 runs to win
England have been bowled out for 395 in the second innings of the 4th Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval, London.
29 Jul 2023
The AshesAshes, 5th Test: England take commanding lead on Day 3
It was all England on day three of the fifth Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval in London.
29 Jul 2023
Jonny BairstowAshes 2023, Jonny Bairstow hammers his 26th Test fifty: Stats
Jonny Bairstow was at his aggressive best against Australia on day three of the fifth Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval in London.
29 Jul 2023
England Cricket TeamAshes 2023, Joe Root clocks his 60th Test half-century: Stats
England's talisman Joe Root played another sublime knock against Australia on day three of the fifth Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval in London.
28 Jul 2023
Moeen AliAshes 5th Test: Moeen will not field on Day 2
Veteran all-rounder Moeen Ali will not bowl or field on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth Ashes 2023 Test, as per BBC Sport.
27 Jul 2023
The AshesAshes 2023, 5th Test: Kennington Oval pitch report, stadium stats
Stakes are high as Australia and England meet in the fifth and final Ashes 2023 Test, starting on July 27 at London's Kennington Oval.
25 Jul 2023
England Cricket TeamAshes 2023, Kennington Oval: Stats, records, and more
Days after rain played spoilsport in the fourth Test, England and Australia will battle it out at the Kennington Oval in the fifth Ashes Test, starting July 27.
23 Jul 2023
The Ashes4th Ashes Test: Ton-up Labuschagne falls on rain-hit Day 4
Rain played spoilsport on a crucial Day 4 of the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester.
22 Jul 2023
Marnus LabuschagneMarnus Labuschagne: Decoding his Test stats against England
Marnus Labuschagne played a brilliant knock in the second innings of the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester.
21 Jul 2023
Harry BrookAshes 2023: Harry Brook slams his second successive half-century
Harry Brook scored a vital half-century in the ongoing fourth Ashes 2023 Test in Manchester.
21 Jul 2023
Ben StokesBen Stokes completes 1,500 Ashes runs: Decoding his stats
Ben Stokes has raced past 1,500 Test runs against Australia.
20 Jul 2023
The Ashes4th Ashes Test, Day 2: England on top against Australia
England are on top against Australia on Day 2 of the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester.
20 Jul 2023
The AshesAshes 2023, Joe Root registers his 59th Test fifty: Stats
England talisman Joe Root brought up his 59th Test fifty in the ongoing fourth Ashes Test in Manchester.
17 Jul 2023
The AshesAshes 2023: Rejuvenated England eye series-leveling win in Manchester
Stakes will be high when England and Australia will cross swords in the fourth Test of the Ashes 2023.
16 Jul 2023
Steve SmithAshes 2023, Joe Root averages 60.76 in Manchester: Key stats
England will fight for a series-leveling win in the fourth Ashes 2023 Test against Australia, starting on July 19 at Manchester's Old Trafford.
16 Jul 2023
Old TraffordEngland haven't won an Ashes Test in Manchester since 1981
The first three Tests of Ashes 2023 turned out to be action-packed thrillers.
07 Jul 2023
Pat Cummins3rd Ashes Test, Pat Cummins claims 6/91 against England: Stats
Australian skipper Pat Cummins bowled with sheer authority to claim his best bowling figures in The Ashes.
06 Jul 2023
The AshesAshes 2023, 3rd Test: Headingley pitch report and stadium stats
Stakes are incredibly high as England host Australia in the third Ashes Test, starting on Thursday (July 6).
05 Jul 2023
ICC Test RankingsICC Test Rankings: Steve Smith moves to number two
Steve Smith has jumped four places to rise to second in the ICC Test Rankings for Batters.
04 Jul 2023
England Cricket TeamAshes 2023: England face Australia in do-or-die clash at Headingley
It is now or never for England as they host Australia in the third Ashes Test at Headingley, starting July 6.
02 Jul 2023
The AshesAshes 2023: Here's why Mitchell Starc's catch was deemed unclean
Day 4 of the ongoing second Ashes Test at Lord's witnessed some drama as a catch attempt from Australian pacer Mitchell Starc was controversially adjudged not out.
30 Jun 2023
The AshesJoe Root surpasses Allan Border, becomes 10th-highest run-getter in Tests
Joe Root has gone past Australian legend Allan Border to become the 10th-highest run-getter in Tests.
29 Jun 2023
Steve SmithAshes: Steve Smith smokes 32nd Test century, slams these records
Australia's run machine in the longest format, Steve Smith has smoked his 32nd Test century.
29 Jun 2023
The AshesJoe Root becomes third all-rounder to accomplish this Ashes feat
Former England skipper Joe Root continues his exploits with the ball as he took two crucial wickets on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at the iconic Lord's.
28 Jun 2023
The Ashes2nd Ashes Test, Day 1: Australia in control of proceedings
Australia dominated Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, scoring 339/5 in 83 overs.
28 Jun 2023
Travis HeadAshes 2023, Travis Head smashes 73-ball 77 versus England: Stats
Australia middle-order batter Travis Head scored a fiery 73-ball 77 on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
27 Jun 2023
England Cricket TeamAshes 2023, 2nd Test: Decoding the key player battles
Cricket's biggest rivalry will unfold on June 28 when England will take the field against Australia for the second Ashes Test at the Lord's.
27 Jun 2023
The AshesAshes 2023: England aim to tame high-flying Australia at Lord's
England will be crossing swords against Australia in the second Ashes Test at the Lord's, starting June 28.
22 Jun 2023
The AshesJoe Root averages over 52 at Lord's in Tests: Stats
Despite being on top, England suffered a two-wicket defeat in the Ashes 2023 opener at Edgbaston.
22 Jun 2023
The AshesThe Ashes: How have England and Australia fared at Lord's?
The first Test of the 2023 Ashes at Edgbaston, Birmingham, turned out to be an action-packed thriller.
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.