Ravi Shastri's painful on-air ‘Root’ canal as Bazballers bow down to India: ‘Joe has more overs than runs’
10 months, 1 week ago

Ravi Shastri's painful on-air ‘Root’ canal as Bazballers bow down to India: ‘Joe has more overs than runs’

Hindustan Times  

Have you seen Joe Root? Shastri unleashed a ‘tracer bullet’ on-air remark against Root India vs England Live Score 3rd Test Day 4 Ravi Shastri's painful on-air ‘Root’ canal Operating as one of England's frontline spinners in the five-match Test series, Root bagged the jackpot wicket of skipper Rohit Sharma in the 2nd innings. Interestingly, Root has bowled more overs than he has runs under his belt in the five-match Test series against hosts India. "Joe Root has bowled 89 overs in this Test series, which is more than the runs he scored," Shastri pointed out Root's bitter-sweet run in the India series on-air. England ‘Rooting’ for Joe - the bowler Root bowled 16 overs and leaked 70 runs in India's 1st innings.

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Joe Root to lead England for India Tour, Champions Trophy 2025; check schedule, squads and more
2 days, 13 hours ago

Joe Root to lead England for India Tour, Champions Trophy 2025; check schedule, squads and more

Live Mint  

England's star batter Joe Root is back in action as he will lead his team in the national white-ball setup for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and India Tour. England and Wales Cricket Board on 22 December announced their 15-member T20I and ODI squads for their upcoming tour of India, scheduled to commence next month, and the Champions Trophy …

Chasing Mt. Sachin: The numbers at the root of Joe’s runaway renaissance
3 days, 23 hours 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 …

Jasprit Bumrah reminds reporter of his batting skills, asks to use Google on cheeky remark: 'You are questioning...'
1 week, 1 day ago

Jasprit Bumrah reminds reporter of his batting skills, asks to use Google on cheeky remark: 'You are questioning...'

Hindustan Times  

Team India paceman Jasprit Bumrah reminded everyone of his batting skills when a reporter suggested he was not the best person to answer his question about Indian batting. Jasprit Bumrah holds the record for most runs in an over in Tests - 35 runs against Stuart Broad. After the day's play, Bumrah was asked about the batting conditions at the …

Joe Root 2.0 — a perfect symmetry between unorthodoxy and consistency
1 week, 2 days ago

Joe Root 2.0 — a perfect symmetry between unorthodoxy and consistency

The Hindu  

Of all the ways that Joe Root could have sauntered to his 36th Test hundred, against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington last week, you would think that a reverse ramp over the wicketkeeper off a tall fast bowler was fraught with the maximum risk. It has understandably led to the big question: can Root, who has 12,886 …

I love Siraj's fighting spirit: Jasprit Bumrah dismisses concerns over pacer's form
1 week, 2 days ago

I love Siraj's fighting spirit: Jasprit Bumrah dismisses concerns over pacer's form

India Today  

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah played down concerns about Mohammed Siraj's form in Test cricket, praising the fast bowler's fighting spirit despite an injury scare during the first innings of the Brisbane Test. Bumrah said the team values Siraj's attitude, which was evident in how he pushed through discomfort to contribute with the ball in the third Test of the …

Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter
1 week, 6 days ago

Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter

The Independent  

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ICC Test rankings: Brooks replaces Root as No. 1 batter; Bumrah, Jadeja top bowlers and all-rounders list
1 week, 6 days ago

ICC Test rankings: Brooks replaces Root as No. 1 batter; Bumrah, Jadeja top bowlers and all-rounders list

The Hindu  

Joe Root’s reign as the number one Test batter ended on Wednesday after teammate Harry Brooks replaced him at the top of the ICC Test batting rankings. Root held the top spot since July this year when he displaced former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson from the No.1 position. He’s so hard to bowl to.” ICC Test Rankings: Top five …

ICC Test rankings: Brook replaces Root as No. 1 batter; Bumrah, Jadeja top bowlers and all-rounders list
1 week, 6 days ago

ICC Test rankings: Brook replaces Root as No. 1 batter; Bumrah, Jadeja top bowlers and all-rounders list

The Hindu  

Joe Root’s reign as the number one Test batter ended on Wednesday after teammate Harry Brook replaced him at the top of the ICC Test batting rankings. Brook has 898 rating points, one more than Root, and joins Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar with the equal 34th-highest rating of all time for Test batters. He’s so hard to bowl to.” ICC …

Can Joe Root overtake Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket?
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2 weeks ago

Can Joe Root overtake Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket?

Deccan Chronicle  

Can Joe Root surpass cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in Red ball format? Let's look at how the Test career's of both the greats fared after 151 Tests: Staying in the form of his life since 2021, England's all-time high scorer amassed 12,886 Test runs in 151 matches. Contrastingly, at home Tests, Root scored staggering 6,758 runs in 78 games, while …

Joe Root within striking distance of Sachin Tendulkar’s record, just 492 runs away from Test milestone
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Joe Root within striking distance of Sachin Tendulkar’s record, just 492 runs away from Test milestone

Live Mint  

Veteran English batter Joe Rooter has taken over his peers touted as the ‘Fab Four’ -- Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson. With his recent match-winning century against New Zealand, Root is now firmly in the list of all-time greats and could even go on to break Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in the format. Joe Root vs …

Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar: Comparing 2 batting icons' numbers after 151 Tests
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar: Comparing 2 batting icons' numbers after 151 Tests

India Today  

Star English batter Joe Root is steadily marching toward cricketing greatness, drawing comparisons to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. ROOT vs TENDULKAR STATS COMPARISON AFTER 151 TESTS By the 151st Test of their careers, Root batted in 30 more innings than Tendulkar and accumulated 12,886 runs, surpassing the Indian great's 11,939 runs. AWAY RECORD: After 151 Tests, Sachin Tendulkar had scored …

Joe Root challenges Sachin Tendulkar's immortality, just 492 away from becoming Test cricket's second-highest run-scorer
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Joe Root challenges Sachin Tendulkar's immortality, just 492 away from becoming Test cricket's second-highest run-scorer

Hindustan Times  

England's talismanic batter Joe Root is making the right progress to challenge the greatness of Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket. Player Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave SR 100 50 Sachin Tendulkar 200 329 33 15921 248* 53.78 54.04 51 68 Ricky Ponting 168 287 29 13378 257 51.85 58.72 41 62 Jacques Kallis 166 280 40 13289 224 55.37 …

Jasprit Bumrah can't bowl from both ends: Rohit Sharma defends captaincy in 2nd Test
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah can't bowl from both ends: Rohit Sharma defends captaincy in 2nd Test

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma defended his management of Jasprit Bumrah during the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, addressing criticism that he had underutilised the star fast bowler. Despite taking two early wickets, Bumrah’s absence during Travis Head’s counterattack raised questions about Rohit’s handling of his premier pacer. We saw Siraj, along with Bumrah, when he got those four wickets, …

Watch: Joe Root Bazballs to 36th Test hundred, emulates Rahul Dravid
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Joe Root Achieves Historic Test Feat; Joins Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis & Ricky Ponting To Join An Elite List
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Joe Root becomes first England player to complete 100 fifty-plus scores in Tests
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Joe Root becomes first England player to complete 100 fifty-plus scores in Tests

Hindustan Times  

Wellington, : Star batter Joe Root made history on Saturday as he became the first player from England and overall only fourth to touch the landmark of 100 or more fifty-plus scores in Test cricket. Joe Root becomes first England player to complete 100 fifty-plus scores in Tests Root accomplished this milestone against New Zealand during the second Test at …

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root eyes historic 31-year-old Test records against New Zealand
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root eyes historic 31-year-old Test records against New Zealand

India Today  

Joe Root is on the verge of breaking Javed Miandad’s record for runs in Test cricket against New Zealand. Root needs 189 runs to go past the Pakistani legend during the second Test, starting Friday, December 6 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Joe Root on cusp of another landmark Root is also one fifty plus score short of becoming …

Joe Root breaks Sachin Tendulkar's stellar Test run-scoring record during England's 8-wicket win vs NZ
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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root surpasses legendary Sachin Tendulkar for massive Test record during 1st Test in Christchurch
3 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root surpasses legendary Sachin Tendulkar for massive Test record during 1st Test in Christchurch

Live Mint  

Former England captain Joe Root surpassed legendary Sachin Tendulkar for most runs in the fourth innings in Tests as his unbeaten 23 guided the visitors to a comfortable victory of New Zealand in the first Test on Sunday in Christchurch. Notably, Joe Root completed the feat in 49 appearances in fourth innings while Tendulkar took 60. Root's former teammate Alastair …

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 4th innings Test record
3 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 4th innings Test record

India Today  

Star batter Joe Root went past India legend Sachin Tendulkar as the leading run-scorer in the fourth innings of Test cricket during England's commanding eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Hagley Oval. Most runs in 4th innings in Test cricket 1630 - Joe Root 1625 - Sachin Tendulkar 1611 - Alastair Cook 1611 - Graeme Smith …

Joe Root records a duck in his 150th Test; goes past Virat Kohli, Steve Smith on unwanted WTC list – India TV
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Joe Root records a duck in his 150th Test; goes past Virat Kohli, Steve Smith on unwanted WTC list – India TV

India TV News  

It's just five innings but it is unusual for Joe Root, who is mostly in form in Test cricket all through the year, regardless of conditions and the country he is playing in. This was Root's 13th duck in Test cricket and eighth in the World Test Championship as he surpassed the likes of Virat Kohli and Steve Smith among …

Virat Kohli rated above Joe Root after Perth exploits as England batter's CV crucified: 'He's a rung below'
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli rated above Joe Root after Perth exploits as England batter's CV crucified: 'He's a rung below'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli produced a stellar performance in the second innings of the Perth Test, smashing an unbeaten century to end over a year-long wait for a three-figure mark in the longest format. Conversely, England's Joe Root stacked up his reputation as one of the most dangerous Test batters. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Justifiably, Root is widely considered as one of the best …

Jasprit Bumrah imitates Brett Lee's action, iconic chainsaw celebration in front of Aussie legend; bowling great reacts
1 month ago

Jasprit Bumrah imitates Brett Lee's action, iconic chainsaw celebration in front of Aussie legend; bowling great reacts

Hindustan Times  

Team India's premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, had an interesting conversation with former Australian pacer, Brett Lee, during the second day of the opening Test in Perth. During the chat, Bumrah seemingly talked to Lee about the latter's bowling action, and even tried to imitate his run-up and follow through. Jasprit Bumrah imitates Brett Lee's action Bumrah is leading the …

Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, joins elite list of captains during IND vs AUS 1st Test
1 month ago

Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, joins elite list of captains during IND vs AUS 1st Test

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah has led Team India from the front in the ongoing India vs Australia 1st Test match at Perth. With his 11th international five-wicket haul, Bumrah joined an elite group of Indian captains who have taken five wickets or more in Test cricket, including Kapil Dev, Vinoo Mankad, Bishan Bedi, and Anil Kumble. Bumrah also rivalled Kapil Dev, topping …

Joe Root has left struggling ‘big five’ rivals Kohli, Smith, Babar and Williamson in the dust
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Joe Root has left struggling ‘big five’ rivals Kohli, Smith, Babar and Williamson in the dust

The Telegraph  

Joe Root will play his 150th Test in Christchurch later this month and will come face to face with his ‘fab four’ rival and Kiwi cutout of himself, Kane Williamson. “Joe Root, he has just been something else for a period of time,” said Williamson before New Zealand’s stunning 3-0 Test win in India. “There is a lot of attention …

Jadeja and Ashwin Dominate New Zealand in Third Test, Clinching Series Domination
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jadeja and Ashwin Dominate New Zealand in Third Test, Clinching Series Domination

Associated Press  

India's cricketers dominated New Zealand in the third test, securing a commanding 7 wickets in the second innings. Led by Jadeja's nine wickets and Ashwin's 3-63, India bowled New Zealand out for 171, setting a challenging target for the visitors. New Zealand's batting struggled against the Indian bowlers, with Gill and Pant contributing significantly with their respective scores. The match …

India Batter Collapse as New Zealand Take Control in Third Test
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Batter Collapse as New Zealand Take Control in Third Test

Hindustan Times  

The Indian batting collapsed on the first day of the third and final Test match against New Zealand at the Wankhade Stadium. New Zealand took control of the match with brilliant bowling performances from Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. Jadeja snagged five wickets in his spell of 22 overs, while Sundar took 18 wickets in his 18.4 overs. The Kiwis …

India Struggles to Overcome New Zealand in Third Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Struggles to Overcome New Zealand in Third Test

Deccan Chronicle  

New Zealand is bowled out for 235 in 65.4 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar taking nine wickets for India. India, in reply, is struggling at 86/4 after losing Rohit Sharma early. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill have scored 30 and 31 respectively, but Ajaz Patel has picked up two wickets with two balls. India still trails by 149 …

India Sets Ambitious 359-Run Target in Second Test
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

India Sets Ambitious 359-Run Target in Second Test

Associated Press  

New Zealand is on the verge of securing a mammoth 359-run target in the second test against India. Yashasvi Jaiswal struck a flurry of 46 runs in the fourth innings, putting immense pressure on the Indian bowlers. India needs 278 runs to win and equal the series, which New Zealand leads 1-0 after their impressive win in Bengaluru.

India Dominates New Zealand in Second Test, Needs 359 Runs to Secure Unbeaten Test Series Streak
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India Dominates New Zealand in Second Test, Needs 359 Runs to Secure Unbeaten Test Series Streak

ABP News  

India secure a convincing victory in the second Test match against New Zealand, securing a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Led by a brilliant bowling performance from Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, India bowled New Zealand out for 255 in the second innings. The hosts needed 359 runs to win the match but were unable to reach that target, …

Mitchell Santner's Spectacular Spell Helps New Zealand Dominate India in Second Test
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mitchell Santner's Spectacular Spell Helps New Zealand Dominate India in Second Test

The Hindu  

New Zealand secures a 7-wicket victory in the second test in Pune, extending their lead in the three-match series against India. Mitchell Santner shines with a career-best 7-53 bowling performance, while Glenn Phillips takes 2-26 with the ball. India, seeking a 19th consecutive home series victory, will need a battling effort to draw level with New Zealand before the series …

Joe Root Inches Closer to WTC Milestone as He Aims for 100 Catches
2 months ago

Joe Root Inches Closer to WTC Milestone as He Aims for 100 Catches

India TV News  

Joe Root is on the cusp of achieving a significant milestone in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC). With three Tests remaining in the ongoing series against Pakistan, Root is only three catches away from becoming the first player to complete 100 catches in the WTC history. He is also eyeing the record for most catches in WTC …

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

Can Root eclipse Sachin Tendulkar? Alastair Cook ponders on possibility
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2 months ago

Can Root eclipse Sachin Tendulkar? Alastair Cook ponders on possibility

Hindustan Times  

Alastair Cook is hopeful about Joe Root going all the way to becoming the leading run-scorer in the history of Test cricket by dethroning the legendary Sachin Tendulkar from the summit. Can Root eclipse Sachin Tendulkar? Cook remains hopeful about Root overtaking the Master Blaster's record in the amount of time that has left in his career.

How Joe Root and Sir Alastair Cook compare as England Test run record broken
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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Alastair Cook reacts as Joe Root breaks his England Test runs record
2 months, 2 weeks 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
2 months, 2 weeks 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
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Predicted: When Joe Root will overtake Sachin Tendulkar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Predicted: When Joe Root will overtake Sachin Tendulkar

The Telegraph  

Joe Root is now England’s top run-scorer in Test match history. After vaulting past Sir Alastair Cook, only four men – Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid – have scored more Test runs than Root. Tendulkar stands atop the Test pile with 15,921 runs and still 3,448 more than Root at the point that the Yorkshireman edged …

Joe makes history on momentous day for the Root family
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Joe Root is England's greatest batter even if he does not go past Sachin: Ian Bell
3 months ago

Joe Root is England's greatest batter even if he does not go past Sachin: Ian Bell

India Today  

Former England batter Ian Bell believes Joe Root will be remembered as England's greatest batter in Test cricket, regardless of whether he surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's monumental record of 15,921 runs. Bell also credited England's aggressive "Bazball" approach for unlocking the full potential of current players like Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, and Harry Brook. With England missing out on the World …

R Ashwin makes bombshell Ravindra Jadeja claim after India vs Bangladesh first Test: 'I'm jealous of him but…'
3 months ago

R Ashwin makes bombshell Ravindra Jadeja claim after India vs Bangladesh first Test: 'I'm jealous of him but…'

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were pivotal to India's victory in the first Test match against Bangladesh, in Chennai on Sunday. I've learnt to admire him for the last 4-5 years, even more than I have in the past.” Furthermore, Ashwin called Jadeja's career 'a very inspirational story'. In the first innings, Ashwin registered 113 runs off 133 balls, packed …

Lead extends to over 300 for India as Bumrah, Akash Deep dominate Bangladesh in 1st Test (Day 2, Stumps)
3 months ago

Lead extends to over 300 for India as Bumrah, Akash Deep dominate Bangladesh in 1st Test (Day 2, Stumps)

Hindustan Times  

Chennai, : Fine performance by Indian pacers, particularly Jasprit Bumrah, helped the hosts secure a tight advantage at the end of day two of the first Test against Bangladesh at Chennai on Friday. Lead extends to over 300 for India as Bumrah, Akash Deep dominate Bangladesh in 1st Test At the end of day two, India was 81/3, with Shubman …

'Jasprit Bumrah could severely limit his output': Fab Four's leading star gets stern warning
3 months, 1 week ago

'Jasprit Bumrah could severely limit his output': Fab Four's leading star gets stern warning

Hindustan Times  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has given a stern warning to ICC number 1 ranked Test batter Joe Root to get ready for the Jasprit Bumrah challenge next summer. Vaughan wasn't impressed with England's batting performance in the third Test and pointed out the over-reliance on Root in the team despite all the swashbuckling players around him. Jasprit Bumrah enjoys …

Joe Root surpasses Sangakkara in Test runs; closing in on Rahul Dravid's long-standing catches record
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Root surpasses Sangakkara in Test runs; closing in on Rahul Dravid's long-standing catches record

India TV News  

Joe Root came, broke a couple of records, and left. However, 12 runs were enough for the world's No.1 batter in ICC Test rankings to surpass the legendary Kumar Sangakkara in the Test runs tally. Root surpassed the Sri Lankan after scoring 11 runs and now boasts 12402 runs in 267 Test innings. Most runs in Men's Test cricket Sachin …

Not your average Joe: Root scales new peak in Test cricket
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Not your average Joe: Root scales new peak in Test cricket

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Watching Joe Root bat in Test cricket is like sitting in a theatre for a feel-good movie. In a span of five days, Root not just equalled Alaistair Cook to become the England batter with most Test centuries. He was always the blue-eyed boy of England cricket and was on course to get here, sometimes in competition with the …

England record-breaker Root has 'more to contribute' after 34th Test ton
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Root hits England-record 34th test century as hosts close in on series victory over Sri Lanka
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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. …

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