Root is a doubtful starter for the first Test in July as he will be required to undergo seven days of self-isolation after attending the birth of his second child.

If Root had any concern pertaining to the fitness and prowess of his pacers, Broad's snorter of a delivery at the nets against him must have calmed his nerves. 

The three-time Ashes winner drew experience from his short captaincy stint in 2008 and hence reckons that Jos Buttler would be a better option. 

Root is slated to miss the Windies opener as his wife is due to give birth to their second child. In his absence, the responsibility of leading the team will go to Stokes who is presently the vice-captain of the team.

Joe Root, who has not missed a Test since being appointed skipper in 2017, confirmed he will be at the birth regardless of the knock-on cricketing implications and also endorsed Ben Stokes to lead the side, who would have to step in he is unavailable.

Root is looking to gear up for the impending Test series against West Indies which will begin from July 8 in Hampshire. 

The Anil Kumble-led ICC committee has recommended banning the use of saliva to shine the ball when play resumes due to the risk of COVID-19 spread.

Citing example of Test cricket, Root has stated if it cannot be played at its best form then it won't do justice to the integrity of game

Joe Root has revealed that he has faced a variety of sledges in his cricketing career, including comparison with American comedian and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres for his looks.

Speculation is rife that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is mulling pay cuts for its centrally-contracted players like Root and Jos Buttler. However, Root is not stressing about it at the moment.

 In the message, Root pleaded people to only leave home to but essential food or medicine.  

There have been cases of coronavirus in Sri Lanka and England are not expecting the team to be affected by the outbreak. 

England are scheduled to play two Test matches in Sri Lanka from March 19 to 31. Before that, the Three Lions will play two practice matches as well.

They all received their awards from the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William and were rewarded for England's maiden World Cup win in 2019 at home.

After registering a 191-run victory in the final Test against the hosts in Johannesburg on Monday, a confident Root said: "I couldn't be more proud of the group. We've been through a lot on this tour."

England's Joe Root equalled the record for most runs conceded in an over in a Test match against South Africa.

England needed four wickets on the last day in Port Elizabeth and fast bowler Stuart Broad ticked the first one off in the first over to send Vernon Philander packing for 13.

England played their first-ever away Test under the captaincy of James Lillywhite in 1877 against Australia at the MCG.

Root stayed at the team hotel while players rehearsed in Port Elizabeth for the match which starts on Thursday.

Virat Kohli, Tim Paine, Joe Root and Faf du Plessis all had their say on Test cricket being reduced to four days.