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.
Joe Root: Decoding his Test centuries at Edgbaston
England's Joe Root has been a force to be reckoned with at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Who owns highest individual Test score in run-chases against India?
England defeated India in the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds.
Presenting highest successful run-chases for England in Test cricket
England defeated India in the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds, on June 24.
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.
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.
England beat India, win their sixth successive Test at Headingley
England beat India in the 1st Test at Headingley in Leeds on June 24.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joe Root records 18th ton, career-best score in ODIs: Stats
England batter Joe Root has slammed his 18th century in ODI cricket.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joe Root becomes 5th batter with 13,000 Test runs: Stats
England star batter Joe Root has unlocked a new achievement in 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.
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.
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.
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.
Batters with 9-plus Test tons since October 2019
Team India's star opener Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket.
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.
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.
Champions Trophy: South Africa beat England to reach semi-finals
South Africa thrashed England in their final 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter in Karachi.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joe Root hammers his first ODI ton since June 2019
England batter Joe Root continues his rich vein of form in international cricket.
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.
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.