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As England all-time leading Test cricket run-scorer Alastair Cook stepped down from captaincy after the 2016-17 tour of India, Joe Root was all set to take the charge of the Three Lions. Right from a young age, Root displayed tremendous maturity to acclaim himself to be a leader of the lot. However, along with the authority, came a heap of responsibilities. He remained consistent but started receiving constant criticism for poor conversion rate of century from a fifty. He made his Test debut against India at Nagpur in December 2012, followed by T20I beginning at Mumbai. He played his first ODI match in the same series against Inia at Rajkot in January 2013.

Joe Root

Pat Cummins achieves unique feat, dismisses Joe Root for the record time in Test cricket
Cricket | Dec 18, 2025, 09:39 AM IST
Ace Australia pacer Pat Cummins put forth a brilliant performance on day 2 of the third Ashes Test. Dismissing Joe Root, Cummins achieved a unique feat, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah's tally in the longest format of the game.
How many runs does Steve Smith need to surpass Joe Root on most runs in Test history list?
Cricket | Dec 05, 2025, 09:30 PM IST
Joe Root and Steve Smith are among the two best batters in Test cricket at the moment. Root is currently the second highest run-scorer in Test cricket and is running behind Sachin Tendulkar. Meanwhile, Steve Smith is behind Root on the list. How many runs does he need?
Joe Root equals Ian Botham's record at the Gabba after magnificent century in second Ashes Test
Cricket | Dec 05, 2025, 12:19 PM IST
Veteran England batter performed exceptionally well in the first innings of the second Ashes Test in the Gabba, scoring a century. Root equalled the record of Ian Botham, achieving a huge feat.

3 records Joe Root created but Sachin Tendulkar couldn't in Test cricket
Cricket | Dec 05, 2025, 09:04 AM IST
Joe Root is the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket and is 2235 runs away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's world record in this aspect. However, he has already created three records that Sachin couldn't during his illustrious career in Tests.
Joe Root and Jofra Archer replicate 100-year-old Ashes feat with unbeaten 61-run stand
Cricket | Dec 04, 2025, 09:43 PM IST
Joe Root and Jofra Archer did the unthinkable in the last hour of the opening day of the second Ashes Test. The duo not only batted out 44 deliveries but also smashed 61 runs for the 10th wicket stand to take England to 325 runs at stumps. In the process, they also replicated a 100-year-old feat.
Zak Crawley reveals how England players reacted after Joe Root's maiden Test century in Australia
Cricket | Dec 04, 2025, 09:05 PM IST
Joe Root scored his maiden Test century in Australia in the pink-ball Test at the Gabba. The cricketer was under immense pressure leading up to the match, given that England are 1-0 down in the five-match series, but Root played to his merit to complete the milestone.

Mitchell Starc scorches England again with six-wicket haul at Gabba, Joe Root saves visitors' day
Cricket | Dec 04, 2025, 05:27 PM IST
Speedster Mitchell Starc claimed six wickets in the first session of the Gabba Test. England were put in immense trouble, but it was again Joe Root who bailed them out with his maiden Test century in Australia. England finished the day on 325/9.
How many runs does Joe Root need to break Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Test history?
Cricket | Dec 06, 2025, 05:41 PM IST
Joe Root finally broke the 12-year curse to notch up his first-ever Test century in Australia to help England post 325 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Meanwhile, Root is also closing in on Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Test cricket history after his unbeaten 138-run knock.
Joe Root breaks 12-year curse, registers maiden Test century in Australia
Cricket | Dec 04, 2025, 04:23 PM IST
Joe Root registered his maiden Test century in Australia, breaking a 12-year jinx. He reached the milestone in 181 balls in the pink-ball Test at the Gabba. Zak Crawley supported him well in the middle, as the duo stitched a partnership of 117 runs.

Ashes: Joe Root equals Kohli on unwanted international list after horror start against Australia
Cricket | Nov 21, 2025, 11:23 AM IST
Mitchell Starc was on song in his first spell as Australia got off to a sensational start in the Ashes, after losing the toss. Starc ran riot with the new ball, taking three wickets as England were reduced to 39/3, losing both openers and Joe Root in the first hour itself.
Fastest players to reach 50 international centuries
Sports | Oct 26, 2025, 01:00 PM IST
With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli putting up a masterclass against Australia in the ongoing white-ball series between India and Australia, let us have a look at the top five players to reach 50 international centuries the fastest.
Joe Root can average over 150 in Ashes, says Steve Harmison
Cricket | Oct 16, 2025, 11:36 PM IST
Joe Root, still chasing a maiden century in Australia, is under the spotlight ahead of the Ashes. Steve Harmison backs him for a career-defining series and predicts a 3-1 win for England, calling the current squad fearless and ready to challenge Australia.

'I feel ready': Joe Root opens up on scoring a Test ton in Australia ahead of Ashes 2025-26
Cricket | Oct 16, 2025, 08:54 AM IST
Veteran England batter Joe Root recently came forward and talked about the possibility of him scoring a century against Australia down under in the upcoming Ashes 2025-26 that is slated to kick off from November 21.
Shubman Gill surpasses Joe Root in elite record list with century against West Indies in New Delhi
Cricket | Oct 11, 2025, 04:34 PM IST
Shubman Gill hit an unbeaten 129 vs West Indies in New Delhi, surpassing Joe Root for most international tons in 2025 with seven. India posted 518/5 before reducing WI to 107/4, putting them on course for a possible innings victory.
Ravindra Jadeja joins Root, Brook, Stokes; behind Travis Head in legendary Test list
Cricket | Oct 06, 2025, 11:46 AM IST
Raindra Jadeja holds the record for the most Player of the Match awards for India in Test cricket this decade. When it comes to international cricket, he stands joint-second with Joe Root, Harry Brook and Ben Stokes, among others. Travis Head tops the list.

Shubman Gill becomes leading run-getter in international cricket in 2025, surpasses Joe Root
Cricket | Sep 28, 2025, 10:52 PM IST
Shubman Gill has played five innings extra and is likely to extend his lead in the upcoming Test series against the West Indies but for now, the Indian Test captain is at the top of the runs list for the year. Gill hasn't had the best of Asia Cups, but was just able to do enough to get to the feat.
Australia legend's bold bet: Nude walk at MCG if Joe Root fails to score 100 in Ashes
Cricket | Sep 12, 2025, 01:55 PM IST
Australia are set to host England for the Ashes series in November this year. The anticipation is already huge around the series and former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden has claimed that he will walk around MCG nude if England's in-form batter Joe Root doesn't score a century in the Ashes.
Prasidh Krishna on heated exchange with Root during 5th Test: 'Don't know why he reacted that way'
Cricket | Sep 02, 2025, 11:48 PM IST
Prasidh Krishna starred with the ball alongside Mohammed Siraj in the fifth Test against England as he picked 8/188 in the Oval Test that India won by six runs. Krishna had a heated exchange with Joe Root during the fifth Test.
Exclusive: Monty Panesar warns England may rely on part-time spinners amid spin depth concerns
Cricket | Sep 05, 2025, 08:39 PM IST
Monty Panesar warns England may rely on part-time spinners due to a lack of red-ball opportunities. He shares Ashes insights, backs Joe Root for a century in Australia, and urges careful management of Ben Stokes' bowling workload to avoid injury.
Nasser Hussain cites example of Root, Gill to explain what's 'lacking in international cricket'
Cricket | Sep 02, 2025, 08:22 PM IST
Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain highlighted that the number three spot in Test cricket no longer belongs to specialists. He cited examples of Shubman Gill and Joe Root to explain that players these days prefer the number four spot.