Joe Root: News

27 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes 2023: England aim to tame high-flying Australia at Lord's

England will be crossing swords against Australia in the second Ashes Test at the Lord's, starting June 28.

22 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Joe Root averages over 52 at Lord's in Tests: Stats

Despite being on top, England suffered a two-wicket defeat in the Ashes 2023 opener at Edgbaston.

22 Jun 2023

The Ashes

The Ashes: How have England and Australia fared at Lord's?

The first Test of the 2023 Ashes at Edgbaston, Birmingham, turned out to be an action-packed thriller.

22 Jun 2023

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow can complete 1,000 Test runs at Lord's: Stats

England suffered an agonizing two-wicket defeat in the Ashes 2023 opener.

21 Jun 2023

ICC Test Rankings

ICC Test Rankings: Joe Root becomes the number one batter

Riding on the back of an unbeaten 118 and 46 in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston against Australia, England's talisman Joe Root has risen to number one in the ICC Test Rankings on Wednesday.

20 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Australia register their highest successful Ashes chase since 1948: Stats

After five grueling days, Australia overcame England in the 1st Ashes 2023 Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

20 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

Joe Root amasses second-most Test runs before getting stumped: Stats

England's talisman Joe Root was dismissed in a unique fashion on Day 4 of the first Ashes Test match at the Edgbaston Cricket Stadium in Birmingham.

17 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes: Decoding Joe Root's dream run in Tests since 2021

Extending his sensational run in Tests, Joe Root hammered a brilliant ton in the ongoing Ashes 2023 opener.

16 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

Ashes, Edgbaston Test: Australia unscathed after England declare at 393/8

England made a bold declaration on Day 1 of the first 2023 Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Friday.

16 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes 2023, Joe Root clocks his 30th Test ton: Stats

England batter Joe Root brought up a fine century on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Friday.

16 Jun 2023

Jonny Bairstow

The Ashes: Jonny Bairstow slams his 24th Test fifty

England wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow hammered a fine fifty against Australia in the first Ashes Test in Birmingham.

16 Jun 2023

Zak Crawley

The Ashes: Zak Crawley hammers 73-ball 61 versus Australia

Zak Crawley was responsible for the fast start that England got on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test match at Birmingham.

16 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes 2023, 1st Test: Edgbaston pitch report and stadium stats

The high-voltage Ashes 2023 is set to get underway on June 16 with the opener of the five-Test series taking place at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

15 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes 2023, 1st Test: Here is the statistical preview

England and Australia will fight again for the prestigious urn as the five-match Ashes series is set to get underway on June 16.

14 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes 2023: Decoding the key player battles

England and Australia will be vying against each other for a grueling five-match Test series, starting at Edgbaston on June 16.

14 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes 2023: Can Australia stop the 'Bazball' show at Edgbaston?

England will be facing Australia in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, starting June 16.

14 Jun 2023

The Ashes

The Ashes: Joe Root vs Australia's pacers in Test cricket

Cricket's oldest rivalry, The Ashes, is back as arch-rivals Australia and England are gearing up to meet in the iconic five-Test series, starting June 16.

Decoding Joe Root's magnificent run in WTC 2021-23

The ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle has come to an end with Australia emerging as the champions.

Decoding the interesting stats from the WTC 2021-23 cycle

Australia defeated India by 209 runs in the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 final to lift the coveted Test mace at The Oval.

11 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes 2023: Decoding Joe Root's battle versus Nathan Lyon

Cricket's oldest rivalry, The Ashes, is back as arch-rivals Australia and England are gearing up to meet in the iconic five-Test series, starting on June 16.

Joe Root vs Steve Smith in Ashes: Statistical comparison

England and Australia are gearing up to cross swords in the Ashes, the oldest rivalry in cricket history.

09 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

Ashes 2023: Decoding England's home record versus Australia

England will have redemption in mind as they gear up to host Australia in the five-Test Ashes series, starting June 16.

04 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

Decoding stats of England openers in Stokes-McCullum era

The England Test team has been on a roll ever since Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum took over as the captain and the head coach.

04 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

Key takeaways from England's one-off Test win ahead of Ashes

England humbled Ireland by 10 wickets in the one-off Test inside three days.

03 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

England humble Ireland in one-off Test at Lord's: Key stats

England defeated Ireland in the one-off Test match at Lord's by 10 wickets.

02 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

England vs Ireland, one-off Test: Hosts in complete control

England dominated the Day 2 proceedings against Ireland in their only Test at Lord's.

02 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

Joe Root becomes fastest Englishman to complete 11,000 Test runs

England talisman Joe Root has continued his rich vein of form with a fine fifty in the One-off Test against Ireland at Lord's.

31 May 2023

England Cricket Team

Joe Root set to complete 11,000 runs in Tests: Stats 

England batter Joe Root is set to complete 11,000 runs in Test cricket.

28 Feb 2023

England Cricket Team

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root misses out on twin centuries

Joe Root put up a batting exhibition in the second and final Test against New Zealand, albeit in a losing cause.

New Zealand beat England by one run, level series 1-1

In what was an absolute nail-biter, New Zealand defeated England by one run in the second and final Test to level the series 1-1.

Tom Latham scores his 26th Test half-century, surpasses 5,000 runs

New Zealand batter Tom Latham struck a fine 172-ball 83 on Day 3 of the second Test versus England at the Basin Reserve.

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Hosts trail by 297 runs 

England have tightened their grip over New Zealand in the ongoing second and final Test.

24 Feb 2023

England Cricket Team

Joe Root becomes the highest run-getter in NZ-ENG Tests: Stats

Veteran England batter Joe Root scored his 29th Test ton versus New Zealand in the ongoing second and final Test.

NZ vs ENG: Brook, Root's tons put visitors on top

England are firmly on top of New Zealand in the second and final Test of the series.

24 Feb 2023

Harry Brook

NZ vs ENG: Harry Brook smashes 184*, breaks several records

England's batting sensation Harry Brook smashed his highest Test score in the ongoing second and final game against New Zealand.

24 Feb 2023

Steve Smith

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root smokes his 29th Test century

Joe Root brought up his 29th Test century in the ongoing second and final game against New Zealand.

18 Feb 2023

England Cricket Team

NZ vs ENG, D/N Test: Visitors inching toward thumping win

England are inching toward an emphatic win in the ongoing opening Test versus New Zealand, which happens to be a Day-Night game.

18 Feb 2023

Harry Brook

Harry Brook slams twin fifties in Day-Night Test: Key stats 

England's batting sensation Harry Brook has smoked twin fifties in the ongoing opening game against New Zealand, which happens to be a Day-Night affair.

18 Feb 2023

Cricket News

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root registers his 56th Test fifty

England batter Joe Root registered his 56th fifty on Day 3 of the Day-Night Test against New Zealand at the Bay Oval.

16 Feb 2023

Neil Wagner

Neil Wagner becomes fifth Kiwi bowler with 250-plus Test wickets

New Zealand left-arm pacer Neil Wagner claimed a crucial four-fer on Day 1 of the Day-Night Test versus England.