Five talking points ahead of England’s Test series against Sri Lanka
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Five talking points ahead of England’s Test series against Sri Lanka

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Chasing Mt. Sachin: The numbers at the root of Joe’s runaway renaissance
3 weeks ago

Chasing Mt. Sachin: The numbers at the root of Joe’s runaway renaissance

The Hindu  

The England men’s cricket team is scheduled to play 22 Tests over the next 26 months, a figure indicative of how well the longest format is thriving. All-time record Player Span Matches Runs Highest score Average Centuries Sachin Tendulkar 1989-2013 200 15921 248* 53.78 51 Ricky Ponting 1995-2012 168 13378 257 51.85 41 Jacques Kallis 1995-2013 166 13289 224 55.37 …

Talking points as England go for clean sweep in New Zealand
1 month ago

Talking points as England go for clean sweep in New Zealand

The Independent  

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Watch: Joe Root Bazballs to 36th Test hundred, emulates Rahul Dravid
1 month ago

Watch: Joe Root Bazballs to 36th Test hundred, emulates Rahul Dravid

India Today  

England's star batter Joe Root completed his 36th Test hundred on Day 3 of the 2nd Test vs New Zealand in Wellington. On Day 2 of the Test, Root joined an elite list by becoming the first English batter an fourth overall to record 100 scores of fifty or more in Test cricket. pic.twitter.com/EFNXzRlatp — England Cricket December 7, 2024 …

147 Years On, England Writes Test Cricket History With Never-Before-Seen Record
1 month ago

147 Years On, England Writes Test Cricket History With Never-Before-Seen Record

ABP News  

England has made history by becoming the first team to score 500,000 runs in Test cricket. This achievement was recorded during the second Test of NZ vs ENG Test series against New Zealand at Wellington, marking a unique milestone in the 147-year history of Test cricket. Joe Root is England's highest run-scorer in red-ball format, having scored 12,853 runs in …

Joe Root Achieves Historic Test Feat; Joins Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis & Ricky Ponting To Join An Elite List
1 month ago

Joe Root Achieves Historic Test Feat; Joins Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis & Ricky Ponting To Join An Elite List

ABP News  

Joe Root has added yet another feather in his cap as he made cricketing history by becoming the first English batter and only the fourth globally, to achieve 100 scores of fifty or more in Test cricket. With 35 centuries and 65 fifties to his name, Root now trails only Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting. ALSO ON ABP …

Sir Alastair Cook tips Jacob Bethell to keep England Test spot
1 month ago

Sir Alastair Cook tips Jacob Bethell to keep England Test spot

The Independent  

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Joe Root breaks Sachin Tendulkar's stellar Test run-scoring record during England's 8-wicket win vs NZ
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1 month, 1 week ago

Joe Root breaks Sachin Tendulkar's stellar Test run-scoring record during England's 8-wicket win vs NZ

Hindustan Times  

Joe Root continued his record-chasing run-scoring in the first Test against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, where he set the bar for a new Test record by becoming the highest ever scorer across fourth innings in a player’s career, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record during his brisk 22 which helped England claim a win in the series opener …

Root's Hunger and Talent Put him on Path to Surpassing Tendulkar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Root's Hunger and Talent Put him on Path to Surpassing Tendulkar

Deccan Chronicle  

Former England captain Alastair Cook believes Joe Root has the potential to surpass the legendary Sachin Tendulkar as the leading run-getter in Test cricket. He feels Root could set a mark on an English side that'll be very hard to beat. Cook believes Root is currently the best batter in the world with New Zealand's Kane Williamson coming close to …

Pakistan vs England LIVE: Cricket score and first Test updates
3 months ago

Pakistan vs England LIVE: Cricket score and first Test updates

The Independent  

Joe Root and Haryr Brook both brought up double centuries Joe Root has overhauled Sir Alastair Cook as England’s record run scorer in Test cricket, passing his former captain’s mark of 12,472 on day three of the series opener against Pakistan. Root arrived in the country needing 71 to take top spot and got there in his first innings, seizing …

England’s record-breaking 823 in numbers after historic Joe Root and Harry Brook stand
3 months ago

England’s record-breaking 823 in numbers after historic Joe Root and Harry Brook stand

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How Joe Root and Sir Alastair Cook compare as England Test run record broken
3 months ago

How Joe Root and Sir Alastair Cook compare as England Test run record broken

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Selfless Joe Root is England’s greatest and ‘incredible attribute’ ensures there’s more to come
3 months ago

Selfless Joe Root is England’s greatest and ‘incredible attribute’ ensures there’s more to come

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Alastair Cook reacts as Joe Root breaks his England Test runs record
3 months ago

Alastair Cook reacts as Joe Root breaks his England Test runs record

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Joe Root becomes England's top Test run scorer EVER - as he overtakes Alastair Cook's tally of 12,472 in first Test against Pakistan
3 months ago

Joe Root becomes England's top Test run scorer EVER - as he overtakes Alastair Cook's tally of 12,472 in first Test against Pakistan

Daily Mail  

Joe Root has overtaken Alastair Cook to become England’s leading Test run-scorer, moving to 12,473 on the third morning of the first Test against Pakistan at Multan. Root had begun the day on 32, needing another 39 to move past Cook and into fifth place on the all-time Test list, as England replied to Pakistan’s mammoth first-innings 556. After losing …

Cook tips Root to break Tendulkar's all-time runs record
3 months ago

Cook tips Root to break Tendulkar's all-time runs record

New Indian Express  

MULTAN: Former England captain Alastair Cook on Wednesday tipped record-breaking Joe Root to go past Sachin Tendulkar's all-time leading Test runs total. Root became England's leading run scorer in the longest format on his way to a 35th Test century on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Multan on Wednesday. "I can see him overhauling Sachin Tendulkar's …

Joe makes history on momentous day for the Root family
3 months ago

Joe makes history on momentous day for the Root family

The Telegraph  

Despite tiredness, Root went past 150 with a glorious cover drive and Brook brought up the 200 stand with an equally flowing shot through the off side. Root: ‘Many more runs to get’ Joe Root said he has “plenty more runs” left in him after becoming England’s highest Test run scorer with a brilliant century in Multan while the man …

ENGLAND TEST SUMMER PLAYER RATINGS: Gus Atkinson showed he belonged at this level, but which star must do better? And who has done his selection chances more harm than good?
4 months ago

ENGLAND TEST SUMMER PLAYER RATINGS: Gus Atkinson showed he belonged at this level, but which star must do better? And who has done his selection chances more harm than good?

Daily Mail  

England's 2024 Test summer ended in disappointing fashion with an embarrassing eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka at The Oval on Monday. England ended the Test summer in frustrating fashion with an embarrassing loss to Sri Lanka They still won five of their six Tests and won series against both the West Indies and Sri Lanka Several extremely promising young players …

Talking points as England seek perfect summer record in Sri Lanka finale at Oval
4 months ago

Talking points as England seek perfect summer record in Sri Lanka finale at Oval

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England record-breaker Root has 'more to contribute' after 34th Test ton
4 months, 1 week ago

England record-breaker Root has 'more to contribute' after 34th Test ton

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Joe Root was adamant he had a "lot more to contribute" after his record-breaking 34th Test century took England nearer to a series victory over Sri Lanka at Lord's. Root equalled retired England opener Alastair Cook's national record earlier this week but the 33-year-old Yorkshireman is now out in front after scoring centuries in both innings for the first …

Joe Root says he has ‘a lot more to contribute’ after record 34th Test century
4 months, 1 week ago

Joe Root says he has ‘a lot more to contribute’ after record 34th Test century

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Root hits England-record 34th test century as hosts close in on series victory over Sri Lanka
4 months, 1 week ago

Root hits England-record 34th test century as hosts close in on series victory over Sri Lanka

Associated Press  

LONDON — Joe Root chalked up a record 34th test century for England as the hosts raced closer to a series victory over Sri Lanka in the second test at Lord’s on Saturday. While he reached double figures for the first time in four innings as the stand-in England captain, Pope was out for 17 to an ugly premeditated hack …

Joe Root makes record 34th Test hundred as England close on Sri Lanka series win
4 months, 1 week ago

Joe Root makes record 34th Test hundred as England close on Sri Lanka series win

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Joe Root scores record 34th Test century as England set Sri Lanka target of 483 in 2nd Test
4 months, 1 week ago

Joe Root scores record 34th Test century as England set Sri Lanka target of 483 in 2nd Test

The Hindu  

It took the Yorkshireman past the 33 Test hundreds scored by Alastair Cook to make Root England's greatest centurion in the game's longest format. Joe Root hit a record 34th test century for England on Saturday as the home side set Sri Lanka a huge target of 483 to win the second Test at Lord's and level the three-match series. …

‘Genius’ Joe Root is England’s greatest – Sir Alastair Cook
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Genius’ Joe Root is England’s greatest – Sir Alastair Cook

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Joe Root surpasses Sir Alastair Cook’s England Test hundreds record
4 months, 1 week ago

Joe Root surpasses Sir Alastair Cook’s England Test hundreds record

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Joe Root equals Alastair Cook's record, powers England ahead in 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka
4 months, 1 week ago

Joe Root equals Alastair Cook's record, powers England ahead in 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Joe Root scored a record-equalling 33rd Test hundred as England established a strong position against Sri Lanka on the first day of the second Test at Lord's on Thursday. Despite the sunny conditions, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva decided to field first, with his side looking to level this three-match series at 1-1 following England's five-wicket win in the …

Joe Root equals England record with crucial century against Sri Lanka
4 months, 1 week ago

Joe Root equals England record with crucial century against Sri Lanka

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Root stands firm for England as Sri Lanka strike at Lord's
4 months, 1 week ago

Root stands firm for England as Sri Lanka strike at Lord's

The Hindu  

Joe Root proved to be England's anchorman yet again as wickets fell around him in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Thursday. Former captain Root, fresh from his match-clinching 62 not out in England's five-wicket win in the first Test at Old Trafford last week, was unbeaten on 81. Despite the sunny overhead conditions, Sri Lanka captain …

Joe Root hits 33rd test century for England with 143 to punish Sri Lanka in second test at Lord’s
4 months, 1 week ago

Joe Root hits 33rd test century for England with 143 to punish Sri Lanka in second test at Lord’s

Associated Press  

LONDON — Joe Root joined Alastair Cook on a record 33 test centuries for England by hitting 143 to anchor his team’s recovery to 358-7 on Day 1 of the second test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s on Thursday. An injudicious scoop shot that brought an end to his latest exquisite innings at the home of cricket just before stumps …

Joe Root leapfrogs Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson with 49th international hundred
4 months, 1 week ago

Joe Root leapfrogs Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson with 49th international hundred

India TV News  

England veteran Joe Root smashed a record-shattering century in the first innings of the second Test match against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Thursday. Root registered his 33rd Test century to equal Alastair Cook's record for most Test hundreds for England. Root also went past Steve Smith and Kane Williamson's 32 Test hundreds tally to boast the -most hundreds in …

England's Joe Root levels this record of Rohit Sharma!
5 months, 2 weeks ago

England's Joe Root levels this record of Rohit Sharma!

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: England former test captain and star batter Joe Root smashed a century in the second innings of the 2nd test against West Indies and joined the Indian ODI/Test captain Rohit Sharma at second spot in the most number of 100s in world cricket. Root with 32 test and 16 ODI centuries had equalled Rohit Sharma's 48 international centuries. With …

5 key talking points ahead of England’s clash with New Zealand in Auckland
5 months, 4 weeks ago

5 key talking points ahead of England’s clash with New Zealand in Auckland

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England has much to play for in the final Test against India
10 months ago

England has much to play for in the final Test against India

Live Mint  

Struggling England batsman Jonny Bairstow looks to be fighting to save his Test career when the fifth and final match against India begins in Dharamsala on Thursday. India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is also in line to play his 100th Test, having already passed the milestone of 500 Test wickets during the series. Former England captain Michael Vaughan called Bairstow's landmark …

Ind vs Eng 4th Test | Root leads England’s recovery against India as England reaches 302-7
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ind vs Eng 4th Test | Root leads England’s recovery against India as England reaches 302-7

The Hindu  

Under-fire Joe Root scored his 31st test century on February 23 as England recovered from a poor start to reach 302-7 at stumps on the opening day of the fourth test against India. After lunch, England had gone down a gear in a successful bid to rescue the innings as Root and Ben Foakes put on 113 runs for the …

Joe Root scripts history by becoming first player to record 10 Test centuries against India
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Root scripts history by becoming first player to record 10 Test centuries against India

India TV News  

England made a stunning comeback in the second session of Day 1 of the fourth Test match against India on Friday. Joe Root single-handedly dragged England from early collapse to a fighting position by smashing his 31st Test century at a crucial time. Root entered history books with his brilliant century as he became the first-ever cricketer to register 10 …

IND vs ENG: Joe Root's 31st Test hundred powers England past 300 on Day 1 of Ranchi Test
10 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Joe Root's 31st Test hundred powers England past 300 on Day 1 of Ranchi Test

India TV News  

England pulled off a strong comeback to post challenging runs on Day 1 of the fourth Test match against India in Ranchi on Friday. Joe Root recorded his 31st Test century to drag England from early collapse to a respectable total of 302/7 at the end of the day's play in the first innings. Indian bowlers failed to claim any …

Sir Alastair Cook: ‘England have turned the tables on India with first Test masterclass’
11 months, 1 week ago

Sir Alastair Cook: ‘England have turned the tables on India with first Test masterclass’

The Independent  

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Joe Root, Virat Kohli eye Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record in India vs England Tests
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Root, Virat Kohli eye Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record in India vs England Tests

India TV News  

India and England are set to kick off a much-awaited Test series starting in Hyderabad on January 25. Meanwhile, England star Joe Root and Indian veteran Virat Kohli are chasing Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most individual runs in India vs England Tests. Root scored 412 runs in nine innings in the Ashes 2023 and also boasts impressive records in …

Ashes, 1st Test: Joe Root hits his 30th Test century, goes past Don Bradman in all-time list
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes, 1st Test: Joe Root hits his 30th Test century, goes past Don Bradman in all-time list

India Today  

Former England captain began Ashes 2023 campaign on a high, hitting his 30th Test hundred at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Ashes, 1st Test Day 1 Updates While Joe Root played more orthodox cricket than most of his teammates on the opening day of the Ashes Test, he played two of the most unorthodox shots, hitting Scott Boland and Pat Cummins into …

On This Day in 2015: England captain reaches a significant milestone
1 year, 7 months ago

On This Day in 2015: England captain reaches a significant milestone

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PAK vs ENG, 2nd Test: Joe Root registers massive record, becomes third player to achieve 'THIS' feat
2 years ago

PAK vs ENG, 2nd Test: Joe Root registers massive record, becomes third player to achieve 'THIS' feat

India TV News  

PAK vs ENG, 2nd Test: The ongoing Test series between England and Pakistan is proving to be one thrilling contest. After claiming Faheem Ashraf's wicket, Joe Root has now become only the third player to have over 10,000 Test runs and 50 Test wickets. Steve Waugh has 10927 runs and 92 wickets, whereas one of the greatest all-rounders of all …

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root push boundaries in explosive England summer
2 years, 6 months ago

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root push boundaries in explosive England summer

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England Ground India as Bairstow, Root Score Centuries in Landmark Test Victory
2 years, 6 months ago

England Ground India as Bairstow, Root Score Centuries in Landmark Test Victory

The Quint  

When England were rattled on the fourth afternoon by stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah, the two star batters didn't waver from their game plan. What was more embarrassing was England knocking off the runs in 76.4 overs, which isn't even a full day's play and at a run-rate of nearly five runs per over. Root, who has been in even more …

Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow star as England gun down record 378 to script historic Test win vs India
2 years, 6 months ago

Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow star as England gun down record 378 to script historic Test win vs India

India Today  

England chased down a record 378-run target to win the rescheduled 5th Test against India at Edgbaston and level the series 2-2. Rishabh Pant hit his 5th Test hundred while Ravindra Jadeja followed up on an epic 175 with a splendid 104 before Jasprit Bumrah's cameo helped India to 416. Joe Root has been in sublime form since the start …

IND vs ENG 5th Test: Root surpasses Ponting for most Test hundreds against India
2 years, 6 months ago

IND vs ENG 5th Test: Root surpasses Ponting for most Test hundreds against India

The Hindu  

Joe Root surpassed former Australia captain Ricky Ponting for scoring the most number of Test hundreds against India during the fifth day of the fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. The former England captain Root finds himself in the form of his life and has scored 900* runs in 18 innings at an average …

ENG vs IND, 5th Test, Day 5: Joe Root stands tall, guides England to victory with another ton; Twitter reacts
2 years, 6 months ago

ENG vs IND, 5th Test, Day 5: Joe Root stands tall, guides England to victory with another ton; Twitter reacts

India TV News  

Edgbaston| A game filled with mixed reactions, a game filled with performances from both teams, and a game that narrates a perfect tale of a comeback from the English side. When Ben Stokes took over the captaincy from Joe Root with Brendon McCullum as the head coach, nobody had imagined that England will have a sudden turnaround to their fortunes …

IND vs ENG, 5th Test Day 4: England needs 119 runs to win on final day after Root, Bairstow frustrate India
2 years, 6 months ago

IND vs ENG, 5th Test Day 4: England needs 119 runs to win on final day after Root, Bairstow frustrate India

The Hindu  

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put England on course for a ground-breaking run chase against India despite Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance on day four of the rescheduled fifth Test to set up a fitting series finale here on Monday. Skipper Bumrah brought India back in the game with wickets on either side of the lunch break after England openers Alex Lees …

Joe Root rises to top spot in ICC Test rankings
2 years, 6 months ago

Joe Root rises to top spot in ICC Test rankings

Firstpost  

For Joe Root, this comes on the back of a successful run with the bat thus far in the home Test series against New Zealand. Former England skipper Joe Root has surged towards the number one spot in the latest ICC Test rankings, overtaking Australia’s Marnus Lambuschagne in the process. This comes on the back of a successful run with …

Root century leads England to victory over New Zealand at Lord’s
2 years, 7 months ago

Root century leads England to victory over New Zealand at Lord’s

The Hindu  

Joe Root made a superb unbeaten century to guide England to an impressive five-wicket victory over New Zealand on a gloomy fourth morning of the first Test at Lord’s on Sunday. Scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Former captain Root became the 14th batsman to pass 10,000 Test runs and finished on 115 not out after sharing a sixth-wicket partnership of 120 …

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