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Joe Root

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

IND vs ENG 1st Test Day 2: Joe Root goes past Sachin Tendulkar for unique record
Cricket | Feb 06, 2021, 12:40 PM IST
On the Day 2 of the match, Root continued on his incredible innings and reached the 150-run mark in the first session of the day.
IND vs ENG 1st Test: Win will be perfect way to round off Joe Root's 'special' Test: Ben Stokes
Cricket | Feb 06, 2021, 10:45 AM IST
Insisting that he was privileged to have handed over Root his 100th Test cap, Stokes said a winning start to the four-Test series would be a perfect gift for Root.
India vs England 1st Test Day 2: Watch IND vs ENG Chennai Test Online on Hotstar
Cricket | Feb 07, 2021, 07:15 AM IST
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India vs England 1st Test | Root racks up milestones to frustrate Virat and Co at Chepauk
Cricket | Feb 05, 2021, 11:23 PM IST
Root, in his 100th Test for England at the age of 30, produced third consecutive ton in the sub-continent to prove his character.
Feeling 'very special': England skipper Root after scoring century in his 100th Test match
Sports | Feb 05, 2021, 09:13 PM IST
Joe Root and Dom Sibley put England in control of the first Test, forming a stunning 200-run partnership on the opening day of the match against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on February 05. While addressing post-match press conference, England skipper Root said scored 100 on my 100th test match, feeling "very special". At stumps, England's score read 263/3, with Root playing on 128 runs. However, India ended the day on a high as Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Sibley (87) in the 90th over.
IND vs ENG | Root has proved he belongs in the same league as Kohli, Williamson and Smith: Hussain
Cricket | Feb 05, 2021, 09:10 PM IST
After, scoring 228 and 186 in Sri Lanka last month, the 30-year-old struck a fine century in the series-opener against India, to make his 100th Test even more memorable.

IND vs ENG | Joe Root thanks Virat Kohli for 'good sportsmanship', backs England to reach 600
Cricket | Feb 05, 2021, 07:44 PM IST
Opting to bat, England ended day one at a promising 263 for three with Root scoring a fine century in his 100th Test.
IND vs ENG 1st Test | Virat Kohli's 'Spirit of Cricket' gesture towards Joe Root wins hearts
Cricket | Feb 05, 2021, 06:27 PM IST
Root and Dom Sibley stitched a 200-run stand to put England in a commanding position on the opening day.
IND vs ENG 1st Test Day 1: Spin is going to be key factor, feels Joe Root after century
Cricket | Feb 05, 2021, 05:31 PM IST
England captain Joe Root continued with his fine form as he slammed his third consecutive Test century.

India vs England 1st Test: Joe Root's ton helps England take upper hand in Chennai
Cricket | Feb 05, 2021, 05:35 PM IST
Root was batting on 128 at stumps after stitching 200 runs together with opener Dominic Sibley (87) for the third wicket. The day's play ended as soon as Sibley was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah.
IND vs ENG 1st Test Day 1: Joe Root receives special cap from Ben Stokes on reaching 100 Tests
Cricket | Feb 05, 2021, 01:31 PM IST
The England captain was handed the special cap by star all-rounder Stokes prior to the start of the Test at the M A Chidambaram stadium.
IND vs ENG 1st Test: Joe Root becomes 15th England cricketer to play 100 Tests
Cricket | Feb 05, 2021, 09:12 AM IST
England captain Joe Root on Friday became the 15th cricketer from the country to represent the national side in 100 Test matches.

India vs England 1st Test Day 1: Watch IND vs ENG Chennai Test on Hotstar
Cricket | Feb 06, 2021, 06:10 AM IST
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India vs England 1st Test: Kohli's men aim to soar higher after unforgettable Australian summer
Cricket | Feb 04, 2021, 10:00 PM IST
International cricket returns to India after a year-long COVID-19 break and it couldn't have been bigger than a series against a world-class side which is led by a modern day great in Joe Root.
Drawing a game should be India's last option: Virat Kohli
Sports | Feb 04, 2021, 07:09 PM IST
India skipper Virat Kohli lauded the team and its youngsters for their historic series win in Australia. Only days after Kohli had gone on a paternity leave following the disastrous first Test in Adelaide, Rahane led an injury-ravaged Indian team to a 2-1 series victory.

Joe Root praises Indian cricketers for Australian series, says 'Huge credit for winning'
Sports | Feb 04, 2021, 05:58 PM IST
The England Cricket Team was seen sweating it in practice session ahead of first test match on February 04. The first test match will take place between England and India from February 05 to February 09 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The England Team is in India to play four test matches. It will be followed by five T20Is and three ODIs. While addressing a virtual press conference on February 04 ahead of the first test match between England and India, the batsman of England Cricket Team, Joe Root spoke about India-Australia series. Root said, "A lot of sides (squad) around will look at that (India-Australia series) that just happened in Australia. Huge credit to India for going there and winning as it is a very difficult place to win." "Do your job as the best as you can and keep working together as a unit," he added.
IND vs ENG | Ahead of his 100th Test, England skipper Joe Root reveals life's 'proudest moment'
Cricket | Feb 04, 2021, 04:25 PM IST
Root, who is part of the Big Four also comprising Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Steve Smith, said he looks to learn from these leading players.
IND vs ENG | Cheteshwar Pujara will be huge wicket for us: Joe Root
Cricket | Feb 04, 2021, 04:02 PM IST
Rajkot-born Pujara proved to be Australia’s nemesis yet again in the recent four-match series Down Under, scoring three half-centuries but more importantly consuming over 900 balls.
'Sweeping' Statement: Joe Root gets ready with his pet shot for 'mini-battle with R Ashwin'
Cricket | Feb 04, 2021, 03:17 PM IST
After Graham Gooch, who was one of the finest exponents of sweep shot against Asian spinners, current skipper Root -- with scores of 228 and 186 in Sri Lanka -- has shown his mastery on low and slow tracks.
IND vs ENG | Sweep shot 'lucrative' but will have to find different ways to score runs here: Root
Cricket | Feb 04, 2021, 02:37 PM IST
Root had scored a bulk of his runs in Sri Lanka with the sweep shot on his way to 426 runs in two Tests that helped England beat the hosts 2-0 in the Test series.