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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.

30 Jun 2025
Jonny Bairstow

Joe Root: Decoding his Test centuries at Edgbaston

England's Joe Root has been a force to be reckoned with at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

30 Jun 2025
Ricky Ponting

2nd Test: Joe Root eyes this historic milestone against India

Joe Root is on the verge of becoming the first player in history to complete 3,000 runs against India in Test matches.

30 Jun 2025
England Cricket Team

How have England fared at Edgbaston in Tests? (Stats) 

India and England are gearing up to meet each other in the second Test match of the ongoing five-match series at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The match starts on July 2.

29 Jun 2025
England Cricket Team

Joe Root tops batting chart at Edgbaston in Tests: Stats

England claimed a historic win over India in the Test series opener at Headingley in Leeds.

28 Jun 2025
Alex Carey

History! Travis Head claims 10th PoTM award in WTC era

Australia's Travis Head has become the first cricketer to win 10 Player of the Match awards in the World Test Championship (WTC).

25 Jun 2025
Indian Cricket Team

Who owns highest individual Test score in run-chases against India?

England defeated India in the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds.

25 Jun 2025
England Cricket Team

Presenting highest successful run-chases for England in Test cricket

England defeated India in the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds, on June 24.

25 Jun 2025
Ben Duckett

ICC Test Rankings: Rishabh Pant, Ben Duckett attain new highs

India's Rishabh Pant and England's Ben Duckett have attained career-high ratings in the latest ICC Men's Test Rankings for batters.

25 Jun 2025
India vs England Cricket

Headingley Test: Joe Root sets records with fifty against India

England batter Joe Root stepped up on Day 5 of the 1st Test against India at Headingley, Leeds.

24 Jun 2025
India vs England Cricket

England beat India, win their sixth successive Test at Headingley

England beat India in the 1st Test at Headingley in Leeds on June 24.

24 Jun 2025
Rahul Dravid

Joe Root equals Dravid's record for most catches in Tests

England's Joe Root has equaled Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid's record for the most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in Test matches.

22 Jun 2025
Jasprit Bumrah

These bowlers have trapped Joe Root 10-plus times in Tests

Jasprit Bumrah continues his dominance versus England talisman Joe Root, trapping him for the 10th time in Test cricket.

22 Jun 2025
Sachin Tendulkar

Joe Root surpasses Tendulkar to accomplish this England-India Test record

England's Joe Root has overtaken India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in India-England Test matches played in England.

22 Jun 2025
Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Joe Root for 10th time in Tests

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah ended Joe Root's stay at the crease in the 47th over of England's innings on Day 2 of the 1st Test match at Headingley, Leeds.

21 Jun 2025
Ben Duckett

Headingley Test, Day 2: England manage 209/3 after India's 471

Day 2 of the first Test match at Headingley between England and India, saw the hosts finish in 209/3 at stumps.

21 Jun 2025
Ollie Pope

Ollie Pope hammers his 9th Test hundred: Key stats

England batter Ollie Pope has belted India to bring up a ninth century in Test cricket.

19 Jun 2025
Ben Stokes

1st Test: Can Shubman Gill-led India shine at Headingley?

The highly-anticipated five-match Test series between hosts England and India is set to kick off on June 20.

18 Jun 2025
Ben Stokes

England vs India, Headingley Test: Key player matchups

England and India are set to clash in the first of the five-Test series at Headingley, Leeds, starting June 20.

18 Jun 2025
England Cricket Team

'Not just Bazball': Joe Root on England's playing style 

Star England batter Joe Root has opened up on the 'Bazball' philosophy that has revolutionized their Test team since Brendon McCullum was appointed as head coach.

17 Jun 2025
India vs England Cricket

How often has Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Joe Root (Tests)? Stats

The long-standing battle between England batter Joe Root and Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has often made headlines in Test cricket.

16 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Revisiting Joe Root's dominance in 2021-22 India Test series: Stats 

Many eyes will be on Joe Root as England gear up to host India in a five-match Test series from June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.

16 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Joe Root finished as top run-scorer in WTC 2023-25: Stats 

The 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle concluded with South Africa winning their first ICC trophy in 27 years.

16 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Revisiting Joe Root's 121 vs India in 2021 Headingley Test

Joe Root is among the players to watch out for as England prepare to take on India in a five-match Test series from June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.

15 Jun 2025
India vs England Cricket

Joe Root averages 42.62 at Headingley in Test cricket: Stats

England are set to host India in a grueling five-match Test series, starting June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.

15 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Decoding top 5 run-scorers of WTC 2023-25 cycle

The 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) has come to an end with South Africa clinching their first ICC trophy in 27 years.

14 Jun 2025
England Cricket Team

Joe Root averages 54.77 in home Tests: Decoding key stats 

As Team England gears up to host India for a five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds, all eyes will be on Joe Root.

12 Jun 2025
Test Cricket

Joe Root averages 58.08 against India in Tests: Key stats

England are set to host India in a grueling five-match Test series, starting June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.

04 Jun 2025
Adil Rashid

England thrash West Indies in rain-hit 3rd ODI: Key stats

West Indies were blanked 3-0 by England in the three-match ODI series.

02 Jun 2025
Harry Brook

3rd ODI: West Indies to fight for pride against England

England and West Indies are set to lock horns in the 3rd and final ODI of the series on June 3.

02 Jun 2025
England Cricket Team

Joe Root owns 1,000-plus runs against these nations in ODIs

England's Joe Root etched his name in history books on June 1, Sunday.

02 Jun 2025
England Cricket Team

Who owns highest individual unbeaten score for England in ODIs?

England claimed a majestic win over West Indies in the 2nd of the three-match ODI series at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.

02 Jun 2025
England Cricket Team

Joe Root: Decoding his crunch ODI stats versus West Indies 

England cricket team batter, Joe Root, made history on June 1, Sunday. Root became the highest run-scorer for England in ODI cricket, surpassing former ace Eoin Morgan.

01 Jun 2025
England Cricket Team

2nd ODI: Joe Root's career-best score helps England beat WI

England claimed a majestic win over West Indies in the 2nd of the three-match ODI series at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.

01 Jun 2025
England Cricket Team

Joe Root records 18th ton, career-best score in ODIs: Stats

England batter Joe Root has slammed his 18th century in ODI cricket.

01 Jun 2025
England Cricket Team

Joe Root becomes England's highest run-scorer in ODIs: Key stats

Joe Root has gone past Eoin Morgan to become England's highest run-getter in ODIs.

30 May 2025
England Cricket Team

Presenting England's biggest ODI triumphs over West Indies (by runs) 

England's cricket team has a long history of dominating its opponents in ODI cricket.

30 May 2025
Ben Duckett

1st ODI: Dominant England script unique record versus West Indies 

England now own the record for the highest team total in ODIs without an individual hundred.

30 May 2025
England Cricket Team

England hammer West Indies in 1st ODI at Edgbaston: Stats

England hammered a sorry West Indies side in the 1st ODI of the 3-match series at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

29 May 2025
West Indies Cricket Team

Jayden Seales claims 4/84 versus England in 1st ODI: Stats

West Indies pacer Jayden Seales picked 4 wickets for 84 runs from 9 overs in the 1st ODI against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

29 May 2025
Ben Duckett

1st ODI: Duckett, Root and Brook hammer half-centuries versus WI

England trio Ben Duckett, Joe Root and Harry Brook slammed superb half-centuries versus West Indies in the 1st ODI of the 3-match series at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

28 May 2025
England Cricket Team

England vs West Indies, ODI series 2025: Statistical preview

England are set to host West Indies in a three-match ODI series, starting at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on May 29.

23 May 2025
Sachin Tendulkar

Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar in Tests: Statistical comparison

In a stunning display of skill, England's Joe Root recently became the fifth batter to complete 13,000 runs in Test cricket.

23 May 2025
Ricky Ponting

Who is fastest to complete 13,000 Test runs (by matches)?

Joe Root has rewritten the record books by becoming the fastest player to complete 13,000 Test runs in terms of matches taken.

22 May 2025
England Cricket Team

Joe Root becomes 5th batter with 13,000 Test runs: Stats

England star batter Joe Root has unlocked a new achievement in Test cricket.

21 May 2025
Test Cricket

England to host Zimbabwe for one-off Test: Preview and stats

England will host Zimbabwe in a four-day Test match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, from May 22 onward.

15 May 2025
Kane Williamson

Which 'Fab 4' batter boasts most double-centuries in Test cricket? 

In the realm of Test cricket, scoring a double century is a phenomenal feat, one that requires a lot of patience, skill, and mental strength.

13 May 2025
Harry Brook

Buttler, Archer headline England's white-ball squads for West Indies series

Jos Buttler has been named in England's ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming limited overs series against West Indies.

12 May 2025
Test Cricket

Breaking down notable numbers of Fab Four in Test cricket

The Fab Four - Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson - have dominated Test cricket over the years.

10 May 2025
Rohit Sharma

Batters with 9-plus Test tons since October 2019

Team India's star opener Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket.

28 Mar 2025
Jos Buttler

Joe Root rules out white-ball captaincy after Jos Buttler's resignation

Seasoned England batter Joe Root has firmly ruled out any possibility of stepping into the shoes of the captain for the white-ball team.

01 Mar 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: Sanjay Manjrekar criticizes England for their 'bravado'

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has slammed England's performance and attitude in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.

01 Mar 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: South Africa beat England to reach semi-finals

South Africa thrashed England in their final 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter in Karachi.

28 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

South Africa vs England in Champions Trophy: Key player battles 

England will be up against South Africa in the final Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

27 Feb 2025
England Cricket Team

Will Buttler quit as England captain following Champions Trophy failure?

England captain Jos Buttler faced a tough post-match interview following his team's early Champions Trophy exit.

27 Feb 2025
Jos Buttler

Disappointing to be knocked out of the tournament early: Buttler

England's current white-ball captain Jos Buttler said it's disappointing to be knocked out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy early.

26 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy 2025: Key stats 

Afghanistan stunned England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on February 26.

26 Feb 2025
England Cricket Team

Joe Root hammers his first ODI ton since June 2019

England batter Joe Root continues his rich vein of form in international cricket.

25 Feb 2025
Gus Atkinson

Champions Trophy: Rehan Ahmed replaces injured Carse in England squad

England's cricket team has received a major blow with bowling all-rounder Brydon Carse being ruled out of the ongoing Champions Trophy.

23 Feb 2025
Alex Carey

Nasser Hussain blames England's ODI imbalance on Ben Stokes's absence

Former England cricket captain, Nasser Hussain, has blamed the recent defeat of the English team in the ongoing Champions Trophy on the absence of all-rounder Ben Stokes.