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Root returns to top 10 in ICC ODI rankings

July 22, 2026, 03:13 PM - 5 min read

Root, who played a pivotal role in England's first bilateral ODI series victory over India since 2018, climbed four places to eighth in the batting rankings following a string of consistent performances.

England’s Harry Brook and Joe Root, and Australia’s Travis Head, walk off the field after bad light stops play on day one of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.

Ashes 5th Test: England steady at 211-3 after rain-hit day

January 4, 2026, 03:56 PM - 4 min read

Joe Root and Harry Brook shared an unbroken 154-run stand to steady England at 211 for 3 against Australia on a rain-hit opening day of the fifth Ashes Test.

England's Harry Brook celebrates his half century with teammate Joe Root during the fourth day of the fifth Test match between India and England, at The Oval cricket ground, in London on Sunday.

Brook, Root take England to brink of series win

August 3, 2025, 08:52 PM - 4 min read

Harry Brook struck a scintillating century while Joe Root stood firm on 98* as England marched to 317/4 at tea, needing just 57 to seal a series-clinching win.

India's Mohammed Siraj with teammates celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Jacob Bethell.

Siraj leads Indian resurgence as England falter to 215/7

August 1, 2025, 08:58 PM - 4 min read

Siraj’s three-wicket burst and Prasidh’s twin strikes brought India storming back into the contest as England collapsed to 215/7, still trailing by nine runs at tea.

Jasprit Bumrah fit for second England Test confirms Ten Doeschate. File Photo.

Jasprit Bumrah available for second Test confirms coach

June 30, 2025, 07:31 PM - 3 min read

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is available for selection in the second Test against England, assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate confirmed on Monday. However, the final decision on his inclusion will be made closer to the match, which begins at Headingley on 2 July.

Root can surpass Sachin's Test runs says Alastair Cook

October 22, 2024, 06:10 PM - 3 min read

Root occupies the fifth spot in the leading run-getter's chart at the moment with Rahul Dravid (13,288), Jacques Kallis (13,289) and Ricky Ponting (13,378) and Tendulkar ahead of him.

(L-R) Australia's former cricketer Ian Chappell and England's Joe Root.

Root's Test form to face challenges in Ind & Oz series: Ian

October 20, 2024, 05:15 PM - 3 min read

India is scheduled to tour England for a four-match Test series next summer and the Three Lions will face the challenge to regain the Ashes later next year in Australia.

Beating Pakistan at home is challenge, says Joe Root

October 5, 2024, 07:59 PM - 2 min read

Root is set to become the first batsman to accumulate 5,000 runs in World Test Championship matches while he needs another 71 runs to go past Alastair Cook as England's highest run-getter in Tests.

Root is top batter, despite unbeaten Sachin’s record: Bell

September 25, 2024, 03:13 PM - 3 min read

India is probably the best team in the world at the moment, and then, Australia away. Those 10 Test matches on the road will be hugely important for that group of players and something they're gearing themselves up for, said Bell.

Ashwin, who recently went past the 500-wicket milestone in the traditional format becoming only the second Indian after Anil Kumble to do so, will play his 100th Test during the fifth match against England, starting on March 7 at Dharamsala.

Ashwin always trying to find ways to get you out: Joe Root

March 4, 2024, 05:28 PM - 2 min read

Mighty impressed with Ravichandran Ashwin's range, aggressive mindset and relentless pursuit of wickets, senior England batter Joe Root has said that the veteran Indian off-spinner is a constant threat.

England Batsman Joe Root drives the ball for four during the ongoing Test Match.

Bazball for getting best results, not for arrogance : Joe Root

February 24, 2024, 09:15 PM - 2 min read

England's record 434-run loss to India in the third Test in Rajkot led to widespread criticism about the ultra-aggressive approach they have adopted under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.

England cricketer Joe Root hitting a shot

India-England Test 2024 : Root's unbeaten ton takes team to 302/7, Akash Deep's dream debut shines bright

February 23, 2024, 05:03 PM - 2 min read

Debutant pacer Akash Deep made an impactful entrance, tormenting the visitors by dismissing openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett in the morning session. Akash Deep, in a dream debut, returned figures of 3/70, showcasing resilience after overcoming an early no-ball setback.