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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.

03 Jul 2026
Gus Atkinson

England announce 16-man squad for ODI series against India: Details

Team England has announced a 16-man squad for the upcoming three-match home series against India.

29 Jun 2026
Ben Duckett

ENG vs NZ: Stokes signs off as hosts make 103/4

On Day 4 of the third and final Test at Trent Bridge, Ben Stokes stole the show with his brilliant performance.

27 Jun 2026
Harry Brook

Smith, O'Rourke and Foulkes dismantle England in Nottingham Test: Stats

England's batting lineup faltered on day three of the deciding Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

24 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes apologizes to teammates ahead of third NZ Test

England cricket captain Ben Stokes has issued an apology to his teammates ahead of his return for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

24 Jun 2026
Jofra Archer

These player battles can headline England-New Zealand 3rd Test

The third and final Test match between England and New Zealand will be played at Trent Bridge from Thursday.

24 Jun 2026
Shubman Gill

ICC Test Rankings: Root, Henry attain top spots

England's Joe Root and New Zealand's Matt Henry have surged to the top of the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.

23 Jun 2026
Ben Duckett

England announce playing XI for 3rd NZ Test: Details here

England have announced their playing XI for the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The match starts on Thursday.

22 Jun 2026
England Cricket Team

England unbeaten at Trent Bridge since 2018 (Tests): Stats

After losing the opener, New Zealand leveled the three-match Test series after beating England at The Oval.

22 Jun 2026
England Cricket Team

Nottingham Test: Joe Root can join Atherton on this list

Albeit in a losing cause, Joe Root put up a stellar batting display in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.

22 Jun 2026
David Warner

Joe Root breaks this Test record of David Warner

England captain Joe Root's stellar batting display at The Oval was overshadowed by a heavy defeat to New Zealand.

22 Jun 2026
England Cricket Team

England docked WTC points after Oval Test defeat: Here's why

England have been penalized for maintaining a slow over-rate during their second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.

21 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes returns as England announce squad for third Test

Ben Stokes will lead England in the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

21 Jun 2026
England Cricket Team

Joe Root loses 27th Test as captain despite record-breaking knock

After losing the opener, New Zealand bounced back against England in the 2nd Test at The Oval.

21 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

Joe Root equals this unwanted captaincy record in Test cricket

England cricket team talisman Joe Root has added an unwanted record to his name.

NZ bounce back against England in Oval Test: Stats

After losing the opener, New Zealand bounced back against England in the 2nd Test at The Oval.

20 Jun 2026
Harry Brook

Oval Test: New Zealand close in on victory over England

England's hopes of avoiding defeat in the second Test against New Zealand now rest on the shoulders of stand-in captain Joe Root.

20 Jun 2026
Harry Brook

England's Harry Brook slams his 17th half-century in Tests: Stats

England batter Harry Brook made his presence felt with a knock of 58 off 54 balls versus New Zealand on Day 4 of the 2nd Test at Kennington Oval on Saturday.

20 Jun 2026
England Cricket Team

Joe Root completes 2,000 Test runs against New Zealand: Stats

England talisman Joe Root has scripted history by becoming the first batter to complete 2,000 runs against New Zealand in Test cricket.

20 Jun 2026
England Cricket Team

Joe Root becomes second player with 14,000 Test runs: Stats

England batter Joe Root has become only the second player to complete 14,000 runs in Test cricket.

20 Jun 2026
Rachin Ravindra

Oval Test: NZ dominate Day 3; on top of England

England's troubles in the second Test against New Zealand deepened on day three at The Oval.

19 Jun 2026
Kyle Jamieson

Matt Henry dents England with his seventh Test fifer: Stats

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry has made the ball talk in the ongoing second Test against England at The Oval.

19 Jun 2026
Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips becomes third NZ batter with this all-format record

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips has made history by scoring his first-ever Test century.

19 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes likely to return for 3rd New Zealand Test

England's cricket captain, Ben Stokes, is likely to return for the third Test against New Zealand on June 25, as per Sky Sports News.

19 Jun 2026
Harry Brook

2nd Test, Day 2: New Zealand on top over England

England are in a precarious position against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval.

18 Jun 2026
England Cricket Team

England's Emilio Gay slams his 2nd successive Test half-century: Stats

England cricket team opener Emilio Gay shone for his side in the 2nd innings of the Oval Test versus New Zealand on Thursday.

18 Jun 2026
England Cricket Team

Joe Root completes 6,500 runs in ICC World Test Championship

Star England batter Joe Root added another feather to his cap, completing 6,500 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) runs.

18 Jun 2026
Rachin Ravindra

Oval Test: New Zealand manage 291/7 versus England (Day 1)

England's debutant Sonny Baker and Jacob Bethell took two wickets each, helping the hosts end the first day of the second Test at The Kia Oval with New Zealand at 291/7 with 77 overs being bowled.

17 Jun 2026
England Cricket Team

Joe Root set to lead England after 47 Tests: Stats

Joe Root is back as England's Test captain after a four-year hiatus.

16 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

Can NZ bounce back against England? 2nd Test Preview

The second Test between England and New Zealand will be played at The Oval, starting on June 17.

16 Jun 2026
Test Cricket

Here's how Joe Root has fared at The Oval (Tests)

Joe Root will lead England in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, replacing Ben Stokes.

15 Jun 2026
The Oval

How England's Test side has fared at The Oval: Stats

After a bowling-friendly thriller at Lord's, England and New Zealand are set to clash in the 2nd Test at The Oval, London, starting July 17.

England pick two debutants for Oval Test against New Zealand

England have announced their Playing XI for the 2nd Test against New Zealand at The Oval, starting June 17.

15 Jun 2026
Ollie Robinson

Who can replace Ollie Robinson for 2nd NZ Test?

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand due to right knee soreness.

11 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

How has Joe Root performed as England's Test captain? Stats

Ben Stokes was dropped from England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.

11 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

'Not a sackable offence': Atherton and Hussain back Ben Stokes

Former England cricket captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain have weighed in on the recent nightclub incident involving current captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson.

10 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

Joe Root to lead England in 2nd Test against NZ

England's Test cricket captain Ben Stokes has been left out of the squad for the upcoming second Test against New Zealand.

10 Jun 2026
Harry Brook

ICC Test Rankings: Harry Brook becomes top-ranked batter, dethrones Root

England's Harry Brook has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings, ending Joe Root's reign at the summit.

05 Jun 2026
Ben Duckett

ENG vs NZ, Lord's Test: Day 1 records 16 wickets

The first Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's has been a bowler's paradise, with a total of 16 wickets falling on the opening day.

03 Jun 2026
Lord's Cricket Ground

How have England fared at Lord's in Test cricket? Stats

Hosts England and New Zealand face each other in the 1st Test to be held at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground from June 4 onward.

England vs New Zealand: What's the head-to-head record in Tests?

England and New Zealand are set to lock horns in a three-match Test series, starting June 4.

03 Jun 2026
ICC World Test Championship

England vs NZ, Lord's Test: Players to watch out for

England and New Zealand gear up for the 1st Test to be held at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground.

27 Jan 2026
England Cricket Team

England beat Sri Lanka in 3rd ODI, win series 2-1

England beat Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on January 27.

27 Jan 2026
Harry Brook

Harry Brook scripts records with 57-ball ODI hundred vs SL

England skipper Harry Brook was at his destructive best in the third and deciding ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

27 Jan 2026
England Cricket Team

Jacob Bethell gets to his fifth ODI fifty: Stats

England batting sensation Jacob Bethell put on a brilliant show in the third and deciding ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

27 Jan 2026
Harry Brook

Joe Root completes 7,500 ODI runs with 20th hundred: Stats

Joe Root scripted a ton of records with his 20th hundred in the ODI format.

26 Jan 2026
Kusal Mendis

3rd ODI: Sri Lanka take on England in series decider

Sri Lanka and England are set to clash in the third and final ODI of their three-match series at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on January 27.

25 Jan 2026
Brendon McCullum

'Performance improved tenfold under Brendon McCullum,' feels Joe Root

Batter Joe Root is the latest English player to have come out in support of head coach Brendon McCullum.

25 Jan 2026
Jos Buttler

Joe Root breaks this international record of Kevin Pietersen: Details

Joe Root has broken Kevin Pietersen's record for the most Player of the Match (POTM) awards in international cricket by an England player.

25 Jan 2026
Charith Asalanka

Harry Brook slams 'worst pitch' after second SL-ENG ODI

England captain Harry Brook has slammed the Khettarama pitch in Colombo as "probably the worst pitch I've ever played on."

24 Jan 2026
Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler surpasses 5,500 runs in ODIs: Decoding his stats

Jos Buttler has added another feather to his illustrious cap for England in ODIs.

24 Jan 2026
Harry Brook

Joe Root slams successive ODI fifties versus Sri Lanka: Stats

Joe Root hit a match-winning 75-run knock versus Sri Lanka to help England win the 2nd ODI in Colombo on Saturday.

24 Jan 2026
England Cricket Team

England down Sri Lanka, level ODI series 1-1: Key stats

The England cricket team defeated Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI held at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Saturday.

23 Jan 2026
Charith Asalanka

2nd ODI: Can England bounce back vs Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka and England will clash in the second ODI of their three-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday, January 24.

22 Jan 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Sri Lanka pip England in 1st ODI: Report and stats

In a nail-biting 1st ODI, Sri Lanka held their nerves to down England at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.

22 Jan 2026
England Cricket Team

Joe Root hammers his 44th half-century in ODIs: Key stats

England batter Joe Root hit a 61-run knock versus Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Thursday.