Joe Root
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Joe Root reveals reason behind accepting England's Test captaincy role again
Cricket | Aug 01, 2026, 07:37 PM ISTJoe Root says Stephen Fleming was a major reason behind accepting England's Test captaincy again. Root also confirmed England will retain key elements of Bazball, aiming to build on recent progress rather than abandoning the attacking approach.
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England appoint Stephen Fleming as new Test coach, reveal new captain after Ben Stokes
Cricket | Jul 30, 2026, 03:42 PM ISTEngland have named Stephen Fleming as their new Test head coach, replacing Brendon McCullum, who will continue with the white-ball side. Former skipper Joe Root returns as Test captain after Ben Stokes, with England aiming to build on recent progress and develop young talent.
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Joe Root set to become England captain again after Ben Stokes' retirement; why not Harry Brook?
Cricket | Jul 24, 2026, 05:40 PM ISTJoe Root is likely to return as England’s Test captain after Ben Stokes’ retirement, despite Harry Brook being the vice-captain. The ECB prefers Root’s experience ahead of the Pakistan series and Ashes build-up, while viewing Brook as a future leader.
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Joe Root scripts history, surpasses Jos Buttler with sublime performances against India
Cricket | Jul 19, 2026, 10:06 PM ISTVeteran England batter Joe Root surpassed Jos Buttler in an elite after his third straight brilliant performance against India in the ongoing three-game series as England posted a total of 387 runs in the first innings of the game.
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'Just get it done': Joe Root reveals conversation with Gus Atkinson after missing out on century
Cricket | Jul 17, 2026, 01:41 PM ISTStar England batter Joe Root came forward and talked about the moment of him telling Gus Atkinson to not worry about his century and to finish the game for England as they defeated India in the second ODI of the ongoing series.
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Joe Root aces another England chase after India's batting disaster in Cardiff, Lord's to decide
Cricket | Jul 17, 2026, 01:39 AM ISTJoe Root's unbeaten 99 guided England to a four-wicket win over India in the second ODI at Cardiff. India, despite half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, collapsed from a strong position to post 233, leaving the series tied ahead of the decider.
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Joe Root joins 14,000 Test runs club, also becomes first cricketer to register major milestone
Cricket | Jun 20, 2026, 09:45 PM ISTJoe Root became only the second batter in Test history to cross 14,000 runs during England’s chase against New Zealand at The Oval. The milestone also made him the first player to score 2,000 Test runs against New Zealand as England fought to stay alive in the contest.
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England cricket team have drinking problem? Joe Root answers ahead of second Test vs New Zealand
Cricket | Jun 16, 2026, 08:40 PM ISTJoe Root, captaining England in the second Test against New Zealand, rejected claims of a drinking culture in the team after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were dropped over a nightclub incident under investigation by the ECB. Root also backed team unity and accountability.
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ECB unsure of Stokes' future, Rob Key reveals reasons behind Root’s appointment as captain
Cricket | Jun 12, 2026, 08:38 AM ISTEngland director of cricket Rob Key has refused to guarantee Ben Stokes’ future as Test captain. The ECB is investigating a nightclub incident involving Stokes and Gus Atkinson, with both players ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand. Joe Root to lead.
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England's leader crowned new No.1 Test batter as Joe Root loses his crown, Shubman Gill moves up
Cricket | Jun 10, 2026, 03:49 PM ISTJoe Root has lost his No.1 spot in the Test rankings after his rare failures during the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. Root was dismissed for one and eight in the two innings and has now dropped two places from the top spot.
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'Even to be in conversation with Tendulkar is enough for me' - Joe Root on breaking Sachin's record
Cricket | May 22, 2026, 10:49 PM ISTJoe Root praised Sachin Tendulkar while reflecting on his rise to second on the all-time Test run charts. The England batter also spoke about England’s disappointing Ashes defeat and said players must take responsibility for the team’s performances.
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The Hundred 2026: Final squads of all 8 teams after inaugural auction in London
Cricket | Mar 13, 2026, 08:16 AM ISTThe inaugural Men's Hundred auction took place on Thursday, even as James Coles became the most expensive player of the event. All eight teams have managed to build solid squads at the auction. Here's a look at them in detail:
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Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar: Stats comparison after 41 centuries in Test cricket
Cricket | Jan 06, 2026, 07:48 AM ISTJoe Root smashed his 41st Test century on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney. He scored 160 runs to get closer to Sachin Tendulkar on the list of players with the most runs in Test cricket. Here's the comparison between them after 41 Test centuries.
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Can Joe Root break Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Tests? Gap down to under 2000 runs
Cricket | Jan 05, 2026, 12:34 PM ISTJoe Root has cut the gap between himself and Sachin Tendulkar to under 2000 runs in Test cricket after his masterful 160 in the first innings of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Check how long it can take for Root to break Tendulkar's record.
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How many runs does Joe Root need to break Sachin Tendulkar's world record of most Test runs?
Cricket | Jan 05, 2026, 10:29 AM ISTJoe Root slammed a masterful 150 during the first innings of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Root has now covered some decent ground on Sachin Tendulkar in the list for most runs in Test cricket. Check how many runs Root needs to get past Tendulkar.
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Joe Root equals Ricky Ponting, achieves major record for first time during SCG ton in Ashes
Cricket | Jan 05, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTJoe Root continued his Midas touch in Test cricket as he slammed his 41st hundred in the format during the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. Root has now equalled Ricky Ponting in a major record in Test cricket.
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Joe Root's World No.1 spot in danger after Harry Brook make big strides, Shubman Gill back in top 10
Cricket | Dec 31, 2025, 03:37 PM ISTJoe Root has not lived up to the billing in the ongoing Ashes, despite scoring his maiden hundred on Australian soil during the second match of the series. Root is now in danger of losing his World No.1 spot in the ICC rankings.
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How many runs does Joe Root need to break Shubman Gill's record for most international runs in 2025?
Cricket | Dec 22, 2025, 04:49 PM ISTEngland’s Joe Root is just 166 runs away from surpassing Shubman Gill to become the leading international run-scorer of 2025. Root has scored 1,598 runs so far and could reach the milestone in the Boxing Day Ashes Test, which will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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Pat Cummins achieves unique feat, dismisses Joe Root for the record time in Test cricket
Cricket | Dec 18, 2025, 09:39 AM ISTAce 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.
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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 ISTJoe 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?