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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

Joe Root becomes first cricketer ever to achieve this historic milestone in Test cricket
Cricket | Jul 10, 2025, 07:51 PM IST
Former England captain Joe Root became the first cricketer to score over 3000 runs against India in Test cricket. The 34-year-old reached the milestone in the third Test of the ongoing five-match series at Lord's. Root required only 45 runs to reach the 3000-run mark.
Highest individual scores in WTC history, why is Wiaan Mulder's 367 not included?
Sports | Jul 07, 2025, 06:24 PM IST
The World Test Championship (WTC) was introduced in 2019, and since then, three editions have been concluded. The fourth edition of WTC is currently underway. However, Mulder's record knock of 367 runs hasn't been included in WTC records. Here's why
Was Joe Root's dismissal delivery from Akash Deep a no-ball? Explained
Cricket | Jul 06, 2025, 12:57 PM IST
Star India pacer Akash Deep's delivery that went on to dismiss England's Joe Root has quickly become a hot talking point after it was being discussed as a potential no ball. Let us have a look at whether the delivery was actually a no ball or not.

First time in 15 years! Indian bowlers inflict embarrassing feat on England at Edgbaston
Cricket | Jul 04, 2025, 04:46 PM IST
India are dominating the ongoing second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. After their skipper Shubman Gill scored 269 runs, the visiting bowlers wreaked havoc, picking up five wickets for less than 100 runs and inflicted an embarrassing feat on the home team.
Mohammed Siraj's double whammy rattles England on Day 3 at Edgbaston | Watch
Cricket | Jul 04, 2025, 04:31 PM IST
India posted 587 and reduced England to 84/5 by Day 3, with Siraj's double strike removing Root and Stokes. Brook and Smith now face the tough task of avoiding a follow-on, as India’s pacers shine despite Bumrah’s absence. Spin is likely to come into play as the day progresses.
Joe Root on verge of creating historic feat vs India
Cricket | Jun 25, 2025, 11:29 PM IST
Joe Root is only 73 runs shy of becoming the first cricketer to score 3000 Test runs against India. Apart from that, the former England cricketer is also on the verge of breaking several other Test records in the ongoing series.

Joe Root on course to break Sachin Tendulkar's legendary Test record in ongoing India series
Cricket | Jun 25, 2025, 04:52 PM IST
Joe Root is on the course to break Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most half-centuries in Test cricket. He is only three short of breaking Sachin's legendary record. He is also close to breaking the former India cricketer's record for most runs in Test cricket.
Ben Duckett breaks Joe Root's historic record against India with 149 in IND vs ENG 1st Test
Cricket | Jun 24, 2025, 09:25 PM IST
Ben Duckett created history as he shattered Joe Root's all-time record against India with his 149 in the first Test in Leeds. Duckett fell agonisingly short of his 150 but put up a commanding performance in the run chase.
IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Joe Root tops elite list after equalling Rahul Dravid's long standing record
Cricket | Jun 24, 2025, 10:16 AM IST
With star England batter Joe Root taking a catch to dismiss Shardul Thakur in the second innings of the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy clash, he equalled the record of Rahul Dravid for most outfield catches in Test cricket history.

Saba Karim heaps praise on Jasprit Bumrah for fiery spell on day 2 of first England Test
Cricket | Jun 22, 2025, 02:55 PM IST
Former India cricketer Saba Karim came forward and talked about the brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah on day 2 of the ongoing first Test between England and India. He also pointed out how Bumrah dismissed the dangerous Joe Root.
IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah joins Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins in elite list
Cricket | Jun 22, 2025, 10:01 AM IST
Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was exceptional on day 2 of th eongoing first Test between England and India, taking three wickets in the day, Bumrah also toko the prized wicket of ace batter Joe Root to put his side in a commanding position.
Joe Root shatters Sachin Tendulkar's record, surpasses Jayasuriya during IND vs ENG 1st Test
Cricket | Jun 21, 2025, 11:23 PM IST
Joe Root broke a record of Sachin Tendulkar as early as in the first innings of the first Test against India in Leeds. Root has also surpassed former Sri Lanka opener Sanath Jayasuriya in another major milestone as he continued his Midas touch.

Joe Root on the verge of breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long standing record in upcoming Test series
Cricket | Jun 20, 2025, 10:12 AM IST
With England all set to take on India in a five-game Test series that is scheduled to kick off from June 20, star batter Joe Root is just two runs away from breaking the long standing record of former India batter Sachin Tendulkar.
Joe Root breaks down Virat Kohli's technical challenges in Test cricket
Cricket | Jun 18, 2025, 05:03 PM IST
Ahead of the high-voltage five-match Test series against India, star England batter Joe Root shared insights on Virat Kohli’s struggles, noting the difficulty of making technical changes. The latter retired from Test cricket in May 2025.
Joe Root eyes world record against India in five-match Test series in England
Cricket | Jun 17, 2025, 09:15 PM IST
Joe Root is a run-scoring maverick for England in the Test format and will be a key for the Three Lions in the upcoming series against India. Meanwhile, Root is eyeing a world record as he looks to continue his love affair with India.

Joe Root surpasses Brian Lara to achieve major feat with 18th ODI century against West Indies
Cricket | Jun 01, 2025, 11:49 PM IST
Star England batter Joe Root continued his red hot form and his yet another century in the second ODI of the ongoing series against the West Indies. Root's ton helped England chase down a target of 309 runs in the game.
Joe Root becomes leading run-getter for England in ODIs, breaks Eoin Morgan's record
Cricket | Jun 01, 2025, 11:01 PM IST
Joe Root, who is England's leading run-scorer in Tests, registered the same feat in the ODIs as well as he surpassed former captain Eoin Morgan during the second game of the series against the West Indies in Cardiff on Sunday.
Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to achieve major Test milestone in clash against Zimbabwe
Cricket | May 22, 2025, 10:53 PM IST
Star England batter Joe Root crossed 13,000 runs in Test cricket with a 34-run knock against Zimbabwe in the ongoing only Test between the two teams at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Root became the fastest batter to achieve the feat as well.
Virat Kohli vs Joe Root vs Steve Smith vs Williamson: Where did India superstar finish among Fab 4?
Cricket | May 12, 2025, 04:03 PM IST
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (May 12) morning, shocking the cricketing fraternity. He finished his career with 9230 runs in 123 Tests, averaging 46.85 with 30 centuries and 31 fifties. How did he fare in Tests compared to Fab 4? Let us have a look
Joe Root calls for consistency, says 'no hiding place' against India
Cricket | Mar 29, 2025, 01:33 PM IST
Senior England batter Joe Root wants teammates to be very consistent in the upcoming five-match Test series against India, slated to begin on June 20. He also ruled out a possible chance to lead the white-ball team in the future.