There will be more pressure on India: Joe Root says England not scared of home Test record
3 years, 10 months ago

There will be more pressure on India: Joe Root says England not scared of home Test record

India Today  

England captain Joe Root said he cannot wait to get to action in the 4-Test series against India, adding the pressure is on the home team who begin as favourites. However, Root said England shouldn't be scared of India's home record and that the visitors have the firepower to challenge Virat Kohli's men in the upcoming series. 'India's record doesn't scare England' "To get the opportunity to play India off the back of them beating Australia in Australia - what a scalp that would be for us. Root, who will be achieving a major milestone in the first of the 2 Chennai Tests, said beating India in India would be one of the biggest achievements of his career as Test captain.

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Firstpost  

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Live Mint  

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India Today  

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Firstpost  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Daily Mail  

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Hindustan Times  

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Live Mint  

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3 months ago

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India Today  

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New Indian Express  

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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

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New Indian Express  

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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  

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England on track to win series against Sri Lanka by dominating second test after Atkinson century
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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

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Hindustan Times  

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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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  

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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England in dire need of shake-up after India dump them out of T20 World Cup
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The Telegraph  

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India look to beat knockout stage nerves, eye revenge against England in T20WC semis
5 months, 4 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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T20 World Cup 2024: Kohli’s experience might prove key as India takes on Ireland on tricky wicket
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Kohli’s experience might prove key as India takes on Ireland on tricky wicket

The Hindu  

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‘No excuse for regular whining and moaning’: Sunil Gavaskar to England after hammering against India
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Hindustan Times  

Sunil Gavaskar became a world-beating Test opener at a time when the Indian team was not considered much of a threat when touring overseas. India don't have anything to say when it swings and seems right throughout the Test match in England, South Africa, New Zealand or Australia, is Gavaskar's logic. Before the start of the England tour of India, …

'Exposed' England will improve after India drubbing, says McCullum
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Exposed' England will improve after India drubbing, says McCullum

The Hindu  

England head coach Brendon McCullum said they will have to do some deep thinking about their approach after being "exposed" in the final four matches in India but is convinced their first series defeat under his watch will make them a better side. Their bid to hand Rohit Sharma's side their first test series defeat on home soil since 2012 …

I know what what it’s like to lose to Indian ‘B’ Team: Paine
9 months, 2 weeks ago

I know what what it’s like to lose to Indian ‘B’ Team: Paine

The Hindu  

Tim Paine loves watching bitter rival England lose any series, but the former Australia captain knows what it is like to be beaten by an Indian ‘B’ team in Test cricket. Devoid of then captain Virat Kohli, who flew back home after the first Test, Rohit Sharma, who was ruled out of the first two games, pacers Mohammed Shami and …

English hopes fade as India improve to 264 for one in fifth Test
9 months, 2 weeks ago

English hopes fade as India improve to 264 for one in fifth Test

The Independent  

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