Joe Root

Joe Root

Top-order Batter

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Offbreak
Age 32 years
Place of Birth England
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India decimate 'Bazballers' England in Test series: Key takeaways

India thrashed England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala to clinch the series 4-1.

09 Mar 2024

Ricky Ponting

Joe Root breaks Ricky Ponting's Test record against India: Details

Albeit in a losing cause, Joe Root smoked a fighting half-century in the third innings of the fifth Test against India in Dharamsala.

07 Mar 2024

Zak Crawley

Zak Crawley slams his fourth half-century of India Test series

Zak Crawley continues his impressive form in the ongoing Test tour of India as he slammed a fine half-century on Day 1 of the fifth and final game.

29 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal eyes these feats in fifth Test versus England

The in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal can accomplish some massive feats in the fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala, starting on March 7.

India beat England in Ranchi, win 17th successive home series

India claimed an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-Test series after beating England in Ranchi.

Joe Root breaks these records with unbeaten ton in Ranchi

England batter Joe Root starred with an incredible knock in the 4th Test against India in Ranchi.

4th Test: England compile 353 aganist India; Root, Robinson shine

A quickfire cameo from Ollie Robinson powered England to 353 against India in the first innings of the 4th Test in Ranchi.

4th Test, Day 1: Ton-up Root powers England against India

Joe Root's defiant century headlined Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and England in Ranchi.

Joe Root smashes record-breaking 10th Test ton against India: Stats

England batter Joe Root finally ended his run drought by slamming his 31st century in Test cricket.

Joe Root becomes second Englishman to complete 11,500 Test runs

Veteran batter Joe Root has completed 11,500 runs in Test cricket.

England recall Bashir, include Robinson for 4th Test versus India

England have confirmed their XI for the fourth and penultimate Test against India in Ranchi, starting on February 23.

4th Test preview: Can Bumrah-less India seal series against England?

India will aim to seal the deal as they take on England in the fourth and penultimate Test of the series.

20 Feb 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Decoding Joe Root's struggles against Ravindra Jadeja in Tests

Joe Root's poor form has been England's primary concern in the ongoing five-Test series against India.

3rd Test: Ton-up Jaiswal puts India in command versus England

Team India is all over England in the ongoing third Test in Rajkot.

17 Feb 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Joe Root for ninth time in Tests

Joe Root's horrendous run in the ongoing away Test series against India continues as he could only manage 18 off 31 balls in his side's first innings of the third Test in Rajkot.

16 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson becomes third batter to 10 WTC centuries: Stats

The in-form Kane Williamson has been on a record-breaking spree lately.

Joe Root is the first player with this WTC record

England batter Joe Root has become the first-ever player to feature in 50 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) matches.

15 Feb 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes completes 100 Test matches: Decoding his sensational stats

One of England's finest all-rounders ever, Ben Stokes has completed 100 appearances in Test matches.

13 Feb 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Can England bounce back against resurgent India? 3rd Test preview

India will aim to take the lead when they host England in the third Test match in Rajkot, starting February 15.

04 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson slams his 30th Test ton, fourth against SA

Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has brought up his 30th Test century.

03 Feb 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah scripts these unique records with 6/45 versus England

Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers for India on Day 2 against England in the second Test in Visakhapatnam.

03 Feb 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Joe Root has struggled against Jasprit Bumrah in Tests: Stats

Joe Root was once again dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket.

2nd Test Preview: India eye redemption against confident England

India will have redemption in mind as they host England in the second Test of the five-match series, which gets underway on February 2.

30 Jan 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding India's Test record at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

India will be desperate to level the series when they will lock horns against England in the second Test at the Dr YS Rajashekar Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

30 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope

Record-breaking Test knocks by visiting batters on India soil

Ollie Pope starred in England's historic win over India in the 1st Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

A look at England's famous Test wins in India

England won the first of the five-match Test series by beating India in Hyderabad.

1st Test: India in command, ton-up Pope leads England's fightback

A valiant hundred from Ollie Pope led England's fightback against India in the ongoing Test series opener in Hyderabad.

27 Jan 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Joe Root for 7th time in Tests 

Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Joe Root for the seventh time in Tests.

27 Jan 2024

Ricky Ponting

Joe Root becomes highest Test run-scorer against India, eclipses Ponting 

England batter Joe Root has surpassed Australian legend Ricky Ponting to become the highest run-scorer against India in Test cricket.

27 Jan 2024

England Cricket Team

Joe Root registers his second-best bowling figures in Tests: Stats

England bowlers had a hard time as India posted 436 in their first innings in the ongoing opening Test in Hyderabad.

India take 175-run lead versus England in 1st Test: Details

India are in the driver's seat on Day 2 of the opening five-match Test series versus England.

1st Test: India bowl out England (246) on Day 1

India bowled out England for 246 in the first innings of the 1st Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

Joe Root becomes highest run-scorer in India-England Tests, surpasses Tendulkar

England batter Joe Root has added another feather to his cap in the ultimate format, Test cricket.

England aim to rupture India's home dominance: 1st Test preview 

India and England are set to lock horns in the first of the five-Test series, starting January 25 in Hyderabad.

23 Jan 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India vs England, Test series 2024: Here's the statistical preview

India and England gear up for a gruelling five-match Test series, starting January 25. The first Test will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Pat Cummins leads ICC Men's Test Team of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the Men's Test Team of the Year 2023 on January 23.

23 Jan 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India vs England, Test series: Decoding the key player battles

England's five-match Test series against India will start on January 25, with the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad hosting the opener.

22 Jan 2024

Virat Kohli

Joe Root vs Virat Kohli: Decoding their Test stats

The Virat Kohli vs Joe Root battle will be to watch out for as India host England in a crucial five-Test series, starting on January 25.

15 Jan 2024

Alastair Cook

Joe Root can accomplish these milestones in India Tests

Focus will be on Joe Root as England tour India for a five-Test series, starting on January 25.

15 Jan 2024

Virat Kohli

List of milestones Virat Kohli can accomplish in England Tests

India are gearing up to host England in a five-Test series, starting on January 25.

04 Jan 2024

Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne accomplishes 2,500 runs in home Tests: Stats

Australia's batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne has completed 2,500 Test runs at home.

Decoding the best Test matches from 2023

2023 was an exceptional year when it came to thrilling Test matches. The Ashes was a roller-coaster ride while New Zealand also produced some close encounters.

30 Dec 2023

Steve Smith

Decoding the highest run-scorers (Tests) in the year 2023

ODI cricket dominated the year 2023 due to the ICC Cricket World Cup.

27 Nov 2023

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

IPL 2024, Rajasthan Royals eye impactful all-rounders: Analysis

Rajasthan Royals (RR) released a bunch of their overseas players, including Joe Root and Jason Holder ahead of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

24 Nov 2023

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding teams with most successful 200-plus run-chases in T20Is

Team India registered their highest successful T20I run-chase after beating Australia in the T20I series opener in Visakhapatnam.

12 Nov 2023

England Cricket Team

Key takeaways from England's forgettable 2023 World Cup campaign

England ended their forgettable 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup campaign with a 93-run win over Pakistan.

11 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup, England overcome Pakistan at Eden Gardens: Stats

England dished out a solid performance versus Pakistan in match number 44 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

11 Nov 2023

England Cricket Team

World Cup: Bairstow, Stokes power England to 337/9 versus Pakistan

England posted a mammoth total of 337/9 from their 50 overs against Pakistan in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Kolkata.

11 Nov 2023

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes smokes his seventh ODI World Cup fifty: Stats

England superstar Ben Stokes played a sensational knock against Pakistan in match 44 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Kolkata.

11 Nov 2023

England Cricket Team

Joe Root surpasses 6,500 ODI runs: Key stats

England's Joe Root achieved a massive milestone in match number 44 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday.

11 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Joe Root becomes the first Englishman to 1,000 WC runs

Veteran batter Joe Root has accomplished a major milestone as he has become the first England player to complete 1,000 runs in ICC Cricket World Cups.

10 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup, England vs Pakistan: Statistical preview

England and Pakistan will meet in the penultimate league-stage game of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

07 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup, England vs Netherlands: Statistical preview

England will be involved in a crucial duel against the Netherlands in Match 40 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

28 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup, India vs England: Statistical Preview

Two teams with contrasting fates in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will face each other on October 29.

26 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Decoding Joe Root's powerplay struggles in ODIs since 2019 WC

Joe Root could only manage a 10-ball three in a must-win game 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup match against Sri Lanka.

25 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup, England vs SL: Key player battles

England and Sri Lanka gear up for match number 25 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday in Bengaluru.

Joe Root: Decoding his ODI stats versus Sri Lanka

England and Sri Lanka lock horns in match number 25 of the ICC Cricket World Cup at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

25 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup, England vs Sri Lanka: Statistical preview

Champions England face Sri Lanka in match number 25 of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Bengaluru on Thursday.

25 Oct 2023

England Cricket Team

England's first multi-year men's central contract: All we know

England announced a list of 26 players who have signed their multi-year central contracts on Tuesday.

25 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup: Jaded England face Sri Lankan challenge

Defending world champions England face Sri Lanka in match number 25 of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Bengaluru on Thursday.

23 Oct 2023

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami: Decoding his best ICC World Cup bowling spells

Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami made a memorable return to ODI cricket.

22 Oct 2023

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli becomes fourth player to complete 150 ODI catches

India's batting talisman Virat Kohli has accomplished yet another milestone but this time in the fielding department.

20 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup, England vs South Africa: Key player battles

England will lock horns against South Africa in match 20 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Mumbai.

20 Oct 2023

England Cricket Team

ICC Cricket World Cup, England vs South Africa: Statistical preview

England will face South Africa in match 20 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on October 21 at the Wankhede Stadium.

16 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

England: Decoding their biggest upsets in ICC World Cup history

Afghanistan might have caused the biggest upset of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup as they stunned defending champions England in Match 13 in Delhi.

15 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup: Joe Root scripts unique record against Afghanistan

Afghanistan have racked up a competitive total of 284 against England in match 13 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Delhi.

15 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup, England spinners shine versus Afghanistan: Stats

England spinners ruled the roost against Afghanistan in match number 13 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday in Delhi.

10 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

England demolish Bangladesh to claim first win of 2023 WC

England have defeated Bangladesh by 137 runs to get their first win in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

10 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup: Mahedi, Shoriful shine versus England

England posted a mammoth 364/9 against Bangladesh in Match 7 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Dharamsala.

10 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

England post their third-highest total in ODI World Cups

England have posted a mammoth 364/9 against Bangladesh in Match 7 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Dharamsala.

10 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Joe Root becomes first England player with 900 WC runs

Joe Root has scripted history by becoming the first England batter to accomplish 900 runs in ICC Cricket World Cups.

06 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup: Teams of first centurions won last four editions 

New Zealand demolished defending champions England in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup opener at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

05 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup: NZ thrash defending champions England, claim nine-wicket win

New Zealand thrashed defending champions England in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup opener at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

05 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Joe Root slams his 37th ODI fifty, breaks these records

England batter Joe Root played a scintillating knock against New Zealand in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup opening match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

05 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup 2023: England post 282/9 versus New Zealand

Defending champions England posted a score of 282/9 versus New Zealand in match number one of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

05 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Joe Root races past 1,000 ODI runs in Asia: Stats

Joe Root has become the fifth Englishman to complete 1,000 ODI runs on Asian soil.