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  Joe Root joins 14,000 Test runs club, also becomes first cricketer to register major milestone

  Cricket | June 20, 2026 21:45 IST

  Joe 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 | June 16, 2026 20:40 IST

  Joe 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 | June 12, 2026 8:38 IST

  England 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 | June 10, 2026 15:49 IST

  Joe 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 22:49 IST

  Joe 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 | March 13, 2026 8:16 IST

  The 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 | January 06, 2026 7:48 IST

  Joe 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 | January 05, 2026 12:34 IST

  Joe 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 | January 05, 2026 10:29 IST

  Joe 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 | January 05, 2026 7:02 IST

  Joe 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 | December 31, 2025 15:37 IST

  Joe 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 | December 22, 2025 16:49 IST

  England’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 | December 18, 2025 9:39 IST

  Ace 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 | December 05, 2025 21:30 IST

  Joe 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?

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  Joe Root equals Ian Botham's record at the Gabba after magnificent century in second Ashes Test

  Cricket | December 05, 2025 12:19 IST

  Veteran England batter performed exceptionally well in the first innings of the second Ashes Test in the Gabba, scoring a century. Root equalled the record of Ian Botham, achieving a huge feat.

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  3 records Joe Root created but Sachin Tendulkar couldn't in Test cricket

  Cricket | December 05, 2025 9:04 IST

  Joe Root is the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket and is 2235 runs away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's world record in this aspect. However, he has already created three records that Sachin couldn't during his illustrious career in Tests.

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  Joe Root and Jofra Archer replicate 100-year-old Ashes feat with unbeaten 61-run stand

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 21:43 IST

  Joe Root and Jofra Archer did the unthinkable in the last hour of the opening day of the second Ashes Test. The duo not only batted out 44 deliveries but also smashed 61 runs for the 10th wicket stand to take England to 325 runs at stumps. In the process, they also replicated a 100-year-old feat.

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  Zak Crawley reveals how England players reacted after Joe Root's maiden Test century in Australia

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 21:05 IST

  Joe Root scored his maiden Test century in Australia in the pink-ball Test at the Gabba. The cricketer was under immense pressure leading up to the match, given that England are 1-0 down in the five-match series, but Root played to his merit to complete the milestone.

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  Mitchell Starc scorches England again with six-wicket haul at Gabba, Joe Root saves visitors' day

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 17:27 IST

  Speedster Mitchell Starc claimed six wickets in the first session of the Gabba Test. England were put in immense trouble, but it was again Joe Root who bailed them out with his maiden Test century in Australia. England finished the day on 325/9.

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  How many runs does Joe Root need to break Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Test history?

  Cricket | December 06, 2025 17:41 IST

  Joe Root finally broke the 12-year curse to notch up his first-ever Test century in Australia to help England post 325 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Meanwhile, Root is also closing in on Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Test cricket history after his unbeaten 138-run knock.