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 clocks his highest score in The Hundred: Stats
Former England Test captain Joe Root made a sensational start to his new role as an opener for Trent Rockets.
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025: Decoding the Test series in stats
The recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a five-match Test series between India and England, ended in a stalemate with both teams winning two matches each.
Who owns most centuries against India across formats?
The five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between hosts England and India concluded with a 2-2 draw.
England batters with 3,000-plus runs in World Test Championship
The five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between hosts England and India concluded with a 2-2 draw.
England batters with 450-plus runs in 2025 India Test series
The five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between hosts England and India concluded with a 2-2 draw.
Batters with 500-plus runs in most Test series against India
England batter Joe Root was at his best in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India.
Listing batters with most 50-plus scores in home Tests
Joe Root has etched his name into the annals of cricket history by scoring his 39th Test century and 24th at home.
Listing batters with most Test hundreds on home soil
Joe Root has broken the record for most centuries in home Tests.
Presenting highest 4th-innings partnerships against India in Tests
Centuries from Harry Brook and Joe Root have put England in a commanding position in the ongoing fifth and final Test match against India at The Oval.
Oval Test: Will injured Chris Woakes bat if required?
England are short of a player in the ongoing fifth and final Test against India at The Oval as Chris Woakes sustained a shoulder injury while fielding on the first day.
Oval Test: Rain forces stumps with England 339/6 against India
A brilliant partnership of 195 runs between Harry Brook and Joe Root has put England in a commanding position to complete a historic run chase against India in the final Test at The Oval.
Joe Root owns joint-most centuries vs India in international cricket
Joe Root has entered record books with a glorious Test century at The Oval.
Joe Root hammers record-breaking 39th Test hundred: Decoding his stats
Joe Root has become the 4th-highest centurion in Test cricket.
Harry Brook floors India with Test century at The Oval
Harry Brook floored India with a counter-attacking century to put England on cusp of winning the 5th and final Test at The Oval.
Joe Root completes 6,000 runs in ICC World Test Championship
Talismanic England batter Joe Root has scripted history by becoming the first batter to complete 6,000 runs in the ICC World Test Championship history.
Root vs Tendulkar: Comparing their numbers in home Tests
Joe Root has displaced Sachin Tendulkar as the second-highest run-scorer in Test matches at home.
Oval Test: Joe Root matches this Don Bradman record
Joe Root, the former England captain, has achieved yet another unique milestone in Test cricket.
Prasidh Krishna reveals on-field altercation with Joe Root was 'strategy'
India's fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has revealed that his on-field altercation with England's Joe Root was a part of their strategy.
Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's runs tally in home Tests
England batter Joe Root managed a score of 29 from 45 balls on Day 2 of the 5th and final Test versus India at The Oval.
Joe Root averages 82-plus against India at The Oval: Stats
England and India are set to square off at the iconic Kennington Oval, London, from July 31.
Arshdeep Singh asked to be 'ready' at Oval: Shubman Gill
Indian captain Shubman Gill has hinted at a possible debut for left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in the upcoming 5th and final Test against England.
England vs India, 5th Test: Presenting key matchups
England and India are set to lock horns in the 5th and final Test at London's iconic Kennington Oval from July 31.
How has Joe Root fared at The Oval? Test stats
After four thrilling Tests, England and India are set to clash at the iconic Kennington Oval, London, from July 31.
Joe Root can accomplish these milestones in Oval Test
Joe Root is on the verge of a major milestone in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Listing England players with the most POTM awards in Tests
England captain Ben Stokes put on an impressive all-round display in the fourth Test match against India at Old Trafford.
India save 4th Test against England in Manchester: Key takeaways
India managed to draw the 4th Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 27.
India save Manchester Test, remain alive in 5-match series: Stats
India have saved the 4th Test against England at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
List of records shattered by Joe Root in Manchester Test
Joe Root shattered several records with his brilliant knock of 150 runs in the second innings of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester.
Joe Root vs Ricky Ponting: Comparing their stats in Tests
Joe Root, the star batsman for England, has become the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket history.
Ben Stokes completes 7,000 Test runs with record-breaking hundred
England's Test captain Ben Stokes made a remarkable comeback on Day 4 of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester.
Batters with 550-plus runs against a bowler in Tests
England's Joe Root has set a new record for scoring the most runs against a single bowler in Test cricket.
Batters with the most centuries against an opponent in Tests
England's Joe Root has become the first player in history to score 12 centuries against India in Test cricket.
These spinners have trapped Joe Root most times in Tests
Joe Root's brilliant century helped England take a commanding lead over India in the fourth Test match at Old Trafford.
Joe Root vs Ravindra Jadeja in Tests: Decoding the stats
A record-breaking Joe Root smashed a superb 150-run knock in the ongoing 4th Test versus India in Manchester.
Ben Stokes unscathed on 77 after having earlier retired hurt
Ben Stokes, the star all-rounder for England, had to retire hurt during his team's first innings against India in Manchester.
Joe Root's 150 puts England on top in Manchester Test
England are well on top of India at stumps on Day 3 of the 4th Test in Manchester.
Joe Root surpasses 18,500 runs in First-Class cricket: Key stats
The man of many records - Joe Root - has attained another new milestone in his illustrious red-ball career.
Joe Root becomes 2nd-highest scorer in Tests, surpasses Ricky Ponting
England batting ace Joe Root has continued to make records in the ongoing 4th Test against India in Manchester.
Joe Root equals Kumar Sangakkara with 38th Test hundred: Stats
England legend Joe Root has hit his 38th hundred in Test cricket.
Ollie Pope hammers 71 versus India in Manchester Test: Stats
England batter Ollie Pope scored a solid 71 to put England in a strong position on Day 3 of the fourth Test match versus India at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Joe Root becomes third-highest run-getter in Tests: Key stats
Former England captain Joe Root has gone past the Test run tallies of legendary players Jacques Kallis (South Africa) and Rahul Dravid (India).
Joe Root completes 1,000 Test runs at Old Trafford: Stats
England batter Joe Root has completed 1,000 Test runs at Old Trafford.
Joe Root set to become third-highest run-getter in Tests: Details
Former England captain Joe Root is on the verge of breaking a major Test cricket record held by legendary players Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid.
England announce Playing XI for Manchester Test; Liam Dawson returns
England have announced their Playing XI for the 4th Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester, starting July 23.
Listing batters with most fifty-plus scores at Old Trafford (Tests)
Scoring runs in England is no easy feat, given the seam-friendly pitches and conditions.
Dissecting England's Test record in Manchester since 2000
The fourth Test of the ongoing five-match series between England and India will be played at Old Trafford, Manchester, from July 23. The hosts currently lead the series 2-1.
Revisiting Joe Root's 254 vs Pakistan in 2016 Manchester Test
As the highly anticipated fourth Test between England and India approaches, Joe Root's remarkable performance at Manchester's Old Trafford comes into focus.
Listing England batters with Test double-centuries at Old Trafford
Scoring a century in England is no easy task, especially considering the seam-friendly pitches and conditions.
Batters with most runs in Tests at Old Trafford, Manchester
The famous Old Trafford cricket stadium in Manchester is set to play host to the fourth England versus India clash.
'Back to his best': Joe Root highlights Ben Stokes's endurance
Ben Stokes led England to a thrilling and dramatic 22-run victory over India in the 3rd Test at Lord's.
England unbeaten at Old Trafford since September 2019 (Tests): Stats
After three thrilling matches, England and India are set to clash in the 4th Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, starting July 23.
Joe Root becomes oldest top-ranked ICC batter since December 2014
Star England player Joe Root has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men's Test Batting rankings, following his stellar performance against India in the Lord's game.
Joe Root averages 65-plus at Old Trafford in Tests: Stats
After three thrilling matches, England and India are set to clash in the 4th Test at the iconic Old Trafford, Manchester, starting July 23.
England beat India, win their 60th Test at Lord's: Stats
After losing the 2nd Test, England bounced back with a thrilling win against India at Lord's.
Lord's Test: Sunil Gavaskar slams DRS after KL Rahul's dismissal
Legend Sunil Gavaskar continued to target the Decision Review System (DRS) during the 3rd Test between England and India at Lord's.
Joe Root completes 8,000 Test runs at number four: Stats
Former England captain Joe Root has become only the fourth batter in Test cricket history to score over 8,000 runs while batting at number four.
Washington Sundar floors England with four-fer in Lord's Test: Stats
Team India all-rounder Washington Sundar bowled well versus England on Day 4 of the 3rd Test at Lord's.
Cummins vs Bumrah: Who has been Root's biggest nemesis (Tests)?
England's star batsman Joe Root continues to struggle against India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket.
Decoding slowest Test hundreds by England batters in Bazball era
Joe Root scored his 37th Test century, against India at Lord's.