News Muncher - searching for root

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

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 …

Root

Joe Root

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

Virat Kohli above Joe Root among Test batters: Former Australia head coach

Former Australia cricketer and head coach Darren Lehmann has rated Virat Kohli above Joe Root among Test batters. Notably, Kohli recently scored his 30th Test century on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth. Following his century, Lehmann hailed Kohli for his return to form and rated him above star England batter Joe Root …