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1 day, 4 hours ago

Joe Root named in England's Champions Trophy squad, Ben Stokes misses out

England and Wales Cricket Board announced the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and India tour on Sunday, December 22. Star batter Joe Root has returned to the ODI setup for the first time since the ODI World Cup 2023. However, all rounder Ben Stokes has missed out from the 15-member squad following a left hamstring injury sustained …

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5 days, 15 hours ago

Joe Root regains number 1 spot in latest ICC Test rankings update, topples Harry Brook

India TV News

Joe Root has toppled Harry Brook to become the No.1 batter in the latest ICC Test rankings. Interestingly, despite scoring a century, New Zealand legend Kane Williamson has remained at the third spot with 867 rating points to his name. With the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane ending earlier today, performances in this match …

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5 days, 20 hours ago

Bradley Wiggins stands proudly with his children at his side as he and favourite Keely Hodgkinson lead glam arrivals at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards

Daily Mail

Former British professional cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins stood proudly with his children in tow as Britain's best sportsmen and women arrived at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards last night. Former British professional cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins stood proudly with his children in tow as Britain's best sportsmen and women arrived at the lavish event The delighted father …

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1 week 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 …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Dazzling Harry Brook can lead a new ‘Fab Four’ in Test cricket – who else can join him?

The Independent

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1 week, 6 days 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 …

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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 …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Michael Atherton picks Joe Root as current best in world ahead of Kohli, Smith

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : Former cricketer Michael Atherton has deemed Joe Root "unquestionably" the best in the world as of now. Michael Atherton picks Joe Root as current best in world ahead of Kohli, Smith Root's form in Test cricket for the past couple of years has been nothing short of terrific. Atherton has now doubt when he bats for the …

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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 …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Joe Root century puts England on brink of victory in Wellington

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2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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2 weeks, 2 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 …

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2 weeks, 2 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 …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

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

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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 …

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2 weeks, 4 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 …

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3 weeks 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 …

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3 weeks ago

'Can easily surpass Sachin Tendulkar': Vaughan blasts Lehmann's 'nonsense' claiming Joe Root 'a rung below' Virat Kohli

Hindustan Times

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has slammed former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann, labelling his verdict that Joe Root is a level below Virat Kohli as 'nonsense'. Despite smashing 35 Test tons and closing in on Sachin Tendulkar's record for most Test runs in the game, next year's Ashes could be his last chance to break the Aussie hoodoo, Root …

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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 …

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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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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 …

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3 weeks, 3 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 …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Kane Williamson shines in Joe Root's landmark Test, misses well deserved century by just 7 runs

India TV News

Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson made his comeback to international cricket and right away impressed with a 93-run knock for his team in the ongoing first Test against England at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. For the unversed, this is also the landmark Test match for Joe Root who is featuring for the 150th time for England in the …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Joe Root hits back at Darren Lehmann's claim he is not an 'all-time great'

India Today

England batter Joe Root has hit back at Darren Lehmann's claims that he is not an all-time great and said that the former Australia coach is entitled to say whatever he wants. The former Australia batter pointed out that Root is yet to score a hundred in an Ashes series down under and that's the only thing stopping him from …

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Joe Root named in England's Champions Trophy squad, Ben Stokes misses out

Joe Root regains number 1 spot in latest ICC Test rankings update, topples Harry Brook

Bradley Wiggins stands proudly with his children at his side as he and favourite Keely Hodgkinson lead glam arrivals at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards

Joe Root 2.0 — a perfect symmetry between unorthodoxy and consistency

Dazzling Harry Brook can lead a new ‘Fab Four’ in Test cricket – who else can join him?

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

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

Michael Atherton picks Joe Root as current best in world ahead of Kohli, Smith

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

Joe Root century puts England on brink of victory in Wellington

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

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

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

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

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

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

'Can easily surpass Sachin Tendulkar': Vaughan blasts Lehmann's 'nonsense' claiming Joe Root 'a rung below' Virat Kohli

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

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

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

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

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

Kane Williamson shines in Joe Root's landmark Test, misses well deserved century by just 7 runs

Joe Root hits back at Darren Lehmann's claim he is not an 'all-time great'