The Ashes: Keeping Joe Root quiet pleasing part of our bowling so far, says Australia captain Pat Cummins
2 years, 11 months ago

The Ashes: Keeping Joe Root quiet pleasing part of our bowling so far, says Australia captain Pat Cummins

India Today  

Australia captain Pat Cummins said it's been pleasing to see their bowlers keep England's prolific scorer and captain Joe Root quiet so far in the Ashes Test series. Pat Cummins, speaking to reporters on the eve of the 4th Test in Sydney, said he is happy that in-form Root hasn't been able to play a match-defining innings so far in the Ashes. England's preparations for the 4th Test have been hampered as 4 members of their support staff, including head coach Chris Silverwood, are set to miss the Sydney match due to Covid-19. Both England and Australia made one change to their XI with Australia bringing back Usman Khawaja and Engladn recalling Stuart Broad for the penultimate Ashes Test.

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Joe Root to lead England for India Tour, Champions Trophy 2025; check schedule, squads and more
2 days, 4 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, 14 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 …

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins overtakes Sir Garfield Sobers in unique feat on a frustrating Day 4 for Australia
1 week ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins overtakes Sir Garfield Sobers in unique feat on a frustrating Day 4 for Australia

Live Mint  

On a frustrating day for the Australian cricket team in the ongoing third Test on Tuesday, captain Pat Cummins shone bright with four wickets as he surpassed legendary Garfield Sobers and New Zealand's Daniel Vettori to become the third-highest wicket-taker as a skipper in Tests. The Australian skipper dismissed the entire Indian middle-order which included the likes of Rishabh Pant, …

Joe Root 2.0 — a perfect symmetry between unorthodoxy and consistency
1 week, 1 day 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 …

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

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

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Blundell’s century in vain as England beats Black Caps by 323 runs
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Blundell’s century in vain as England beats Black Caps by 323 runs

The Hindu  

England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell’s defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for 259 to wrap up a thumping 323-run victory on the third day of the second Test on Sunday. New Zealand’s Tom Blundell celebrates his century during play on day three of the second Test against England. He delivered …

Joe Root century puts England on brink of victory in Wellington
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Joe Root century puts England on brink of victory in Wellington

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Watch: Joe Root Bazballs to 36th Test hundred, emulates Rahul Dravid
2 weeks, 2 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, 2nd Test: World Number 1 & 2 Batters Smash Excellent 50's Vs Hosts; Latter Misses Out On THIS Feat
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: World Number 1 & 2 Batters Smash Excellent 50's Vs Hosts; Latter Misses Out On THIS Feat

ABP News  

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: England have asserted their dominance in the ongoing 2nd Test match against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, as the visitors have smashed the hosts left, right, and centre to register a lead of 500+ on Day 2. Harry Brook and Joe Root smashed quikcfire 50's, as England are looking to play out …

Watch: Daryl Mitchell takes one-handed stunner to dismiss Joe Root in Wellington
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Watch: Daryl Mitchell takes one-handed stunner to dismiss Joe Root in Wellington

India Today  

Daryl Mitchell took a sensational one-handed diving catch to dismiss Joe Root on Day 1 of the second Test between New Zealand and England on Friday, December 6 at Basin Reserve, Wellington. The incident took place in the 11th over of the first innings after New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and invited England to bat first. NZ …

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root eyes historic 31-year-old Test records against New Zealand
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Michael Vaughan blasts Darren Lehmann for 'Joe Root not an all-time great' remark
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Michael Vaughan blasts Darren Lehmann for 'Joe Root not an all-time great' remark

India Today  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has lashed out at former Australia batter Darren Lehmann for his remarks against England batter Joe Root. Further speaking ahead, Vaughan said Root will come to haunt Lehmann in Australia next year during the Ashes. But he'll come next year in the way that he's playing in this England side now at four – playing …

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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Cricket-England lose three early wickets after dismissing NZ for 348
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cricket-England lose three early wickets after dismissing NZ for 348

Hindustan Times  

Nov 29 - England lost Zak Crawley, Jacob Bethell and Joe Root cheaply to reach lunch on 45-3 after finally bowling out New Zealand for 348 on the second day of the first test at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Friday. Cricket-England lose three early wickets after dismissing NZ for 348 Seamer Brydon Carse took 4-64 and spinner Shoaib Bashir 4-69 …

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, 4 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 …

Joe Root out for duck in 150th Test, goes past Virat Kohli on unwanted WTC list
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Joe Root out for duck in 150th Test, goes past Virat Kohli on unwanted WTC list

India Today  

Star England batter Joe Root endured a bitter milestone in his storied career during the first Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval. However, a resilient 103-run stand between Ollie Pope and Harry Brook brought some stability, with England reaching 174/4 at tea, still 174 runs behind New Zealand's first-innings total of 348. New Zealand vs England, 1st Test Day …

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 …

Joe Root has left struggling ‘big five’ rivals Kohli, Smith, Babar and Williamson in the dust
1 month, 2 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 …

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 …

Relentless Joe Root and Harry Brook smash England record that stood for 67 years
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Relentless Joe Root and Harry Brook smash England record that stood for 67 years

The Independent  

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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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Selfless Joe Root is England’s greatest and ‘incredible attribute’ ensures there’s more to come
2 months, 2 weeks 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
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 …

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
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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 …

Another Gus Atkinson five-fer puts England on brink of first perfect summer in 20 years
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Another Gus Atkinson five-fer puts England on brink of first perfect summer in 20 years

The Telegraph  

England’s fifth victory in a row sets up the chance to complete a summer of clean sweeps at the Oval for the first time in 20 years. This 190-run victory, wrapped up an hour after tea on day four, sealed the series against Sri Lanka and was another efficient England performance that will be remembered for Joe Root’s history-making 34th …

Joe Root says he has ‘a lot more to contribute’ after record 34th Test century
3 months, 3 weeks 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
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. …

Joe Root surpasses Sir Alastair Cook’s England Test hundreds record
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Joe Root inches towards immortality with 33rd ton: Top 5 active players with the most Test centuries
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Root inches towards immortality with 33rd ton: Top 5 active players with the most Test centuries

Hindustan Times  

Joe Root hammered yet another ton as he continues to enjoy a rich vein of form in red-ball cricket in 2024. Joe Root inches towards immortality with 33rd ton: Top 5 active players with the most Test centuries This is Root’s first century of the series, and took him to 33 overall Test centuries. Joe Root Joe Root has been …

Joe Root equals Alastair Cook's record, powers England ahead in 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Root equals England record with crucial century against Sri Lanka

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Joe Root shines again but Sri Lanka take regular wickets on day one at Lord’s
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Root shines again but Sri Lanka take regular wickets on day one at Lord’s

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Root stands firm for England as Sri Lanka strike at Lord's
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 could surpass Sachin's record, says former Aussie captain
4 months, 1 week ago

Joe Root could surpass Sachin's record, says former Aussie captain

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting reckoned that Joe Root could surpass batting legend Sachin Tendulkar's tally of runs in Test cricket, provided the England batting mainstay stays 'hungry' and keeps scoring at a consistent rate for the next four years. With 12,027 runs in 143 Tests at 50.11 with 32 centuries and 63 fifties so far, Root is also …

Joe Root closes in on top spot, Harry Brook trumps Rohit Sharma in latest ICC Test rankings
5 months ago

Joe Root closes in on top spot, Harry Brook trumps Rohit Sharma in latest ICC Test rankings

India TV News  

Despite scoring a century in the second innings of the second Test against West Indies, Joe Root is yet to jump to the top of the ICC Test rankings for batsmen. But the former English skipper is still seven rating points adrift of the number one in ICC Test rankings. Brook jumped four places trumping the likes of Babar Azam, …

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