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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

England vs South Africa: Ryan Rickelton grabs stunning catch on rebound to dismiss Joe Root
Cricket | Sep 02, 2025, 06:35 PM IST
England vs South Africa: Following their Test series against India, England host South Africa for a white-ball series. The opening ODI takes place at Leeds. Notably, Joe Root was dismissed early in the first match after Ryan Rickelton took a brilliant catch.
Fastest players to reach 50 international centuries
Sports | Aug 31, 2025, 10:25 AM IST
Over the years, there have been several spectacular players who have made quite the impact on cricket with their bat, continuing on the same, let us have a look at the top 6 fastest players to reach 50 international centuries.
Steve Smith, Ricky Ponting weigh in on Joe Root's quest for a century in Australia ahead of Ashes
Cricket | Aug 15, 2025, 10:12 PM IST
Steve Smith praised Joe Root’s recent form but noted his lack of a Test century in Australia, calling it a goal Root likely wants to achieve. Ricky Ponting called the stat an anomaly, praising Root’s evolution into a great through consistency and adaptability.

Joe Root's red-hot Test form leaves Kane Williamson in awe as 'Fab Four' era evolves
Cricket | Aug 08, 2025, 05:34 PM IST
Joe Root’s stunning Test form has earned praise from Kane Williamson, who admires his longevity and run-scoring feats. With Kohli retired and others evolving, Root stands out as the Fab Four’s leading light, showing no signs of slowing down.
Top 5 run-getters of 2025 in international cricket so far
Sports | Aug 06, 2025, 11:39 PM IST
Check out the list of the top 5 run-getters in international cricket in 2025. Only one Indian features in the list, while three England cricketers are present.
Shubman Gill out of top 10 in ICC rankings despite scoring 754 runs in England Test series
Cricket | Aug 06, 2025, 01:49 PM IST
India Test skipper Shubman Gill has lost his place in the top 10 of the latest ICC Test rankings for batters. He scored 754 runs in the five-match Test series against England and also won the player of the series award. Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal has jumped to the fifth position.

Joe Root equals Alastair Cook in major unwanted record after heartbreaking loss to India at Oval
Cricket | Aug 05, 2025, 04:29 PM IST
Joe Root slammed his 39th Test century during the fifth Test against India at the Oval. Root equalled former England skipper Alastair Cook in a major unwanted record with his century coming in a losing cause.
Players with most Test centuries at home
Sports | Aug 04, 2025, 02:30 PM IST
Star England batter Joe Root has been exceptional for his side in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against India. With a century in the second innings of the fifth test, Root went on to become the batter with the most test tons at home.
IND vs ENG Test series equals 96-year-old record as runs galore in second innings at Oval
Cricket | Aug 04, 2025, 11:54 AM IST
A lot of runs have been scored in the ongoing Test series between India and England. The hosts are on the cusp of chasing down a target of over 370 runs for the second time in this series. In the process, the Test series has equalled a 96-year-old record. Here are the details:

Joe Root etches name in history books, achieves special feat with another century in final test
Cricket | Aug 04, 2025, 09:20 AM IST
Star England batter Joe Root continued to rack up records after his exceptional century in the second innings of the fifth and final test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against India. Through his ton, he crossed 500 runs in the series as well.
Players with most centuries in Test cricket
Sports | Aug 04, 2025, 12:02 AM IST
Joe Root surpassed Kumar Sangakkara on the list of most centuries hit by a player in Test cricket. Root now sits fourth and only behind Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis and Sachin Tendulkar.
Bad weather sends Oval Test to Day 5 after India hang in there following Brook, Root's wickets
Cricket | Aug 03, 2025, 11:53 PM IST
Team India clawed their way back into the Oval Test after looking toothless and drained at one point during the marathon 195-run stand between Joe Root and Harry Brook on the fourth day of the fifth Test against England at the Oval.

Joe Root shatters historic record, surpasses three legends with hundred in fifth Test against India
Cricket | Aug 03, 2025, 10:01 PM IST
Joe Root slammed his third century in the series against India as he continued his Midas touch in the Test format. Root has shattered a historic record in Test cricket with his 39th Test ton as he surpassed three former greats at one go during the Oval Test.
Joe Root creates world record, becomes first-ever batter to register historic feat in WTC
Cricket | Aug 03, 2025, 06:57 PM IST
Joe Root became the first-ever batter to register a massive record in the history of the World Test Championship. The former English skipper is on a mission as he continued his strong run in the series against India.
Joe Root joins Don Bradman in legendary list despite short-lived innings against India in London
Cricket | Aug 02, 2025, 11:39 AM IST
Star England batter Joe Root, despite scoring 29 runs in the first innings of the fifth test against India managed to join former Australia batter sir Don Bradman in a legendary pairing, only becoming the second batter to achieve special feat.

Prasidh Krishna opens up on his verbal duel with Joe Root on day 2 of Oval clash
Cricket | Aug 02, 2025, 07:08 AM IST
Star India pacer Prasidh Krishna recently came forward and opened up on his verbal spat with England batter Joe Root on day 2 of the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at The Oval in London.
Most runs against India in international cricket
Sports | Aug 01, 2025, 09:14 PM IST
Check out the list of cricketers with most runs against India in international cricket. Joe Root surpassed Kumar Sangakkara.
Joe Root breaks Kumar Sangakkara's record in fifth Test against India at Oval
Cricket | Aug 01, 2025, 08:29 PM IST
Joe Root has overtaken Kumar Sangakkara to become the third-highest run-scorer against India in international cricket, with 4,290 runs. Only Ricky Ponting and Mahela Jayawardene are ahead of him on the all-time list.
Joe Root goes past Sachin Tendulkar, registers major milestone during ENG vs IND 5th Test
Cricket | Aug 01, 2025, 10:45 PM IST
Joe Root went past Sachin Tendulkar in a major record list during the first innings of the fifth Test against India. Root made 29 before getting dismissed by a nip backer from Mohammed Siraj. However, his short stay ensured he got past Tendulkar in a major record.
Shubman Gill vs Joe Root: Stats comparison after 37 Test matches
Sports | Aug 01, 2025, 02:00 PM IST
Shubman Gill and Joe Root both have been the best batters of their respective Test teams. In the Test series between India and England, Root and Gill have been the top scorers, smashing multiple centuries. Here's the stats comparison between them after 37 Tests: