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Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad

LONDON — England cricket star Ben Stokes has been left out of the squad for the Champions Trophy in February and March next year because of injury. Stokes, England’s test captain, has not played a one-day international since the 2023 World Cup but said he was open to returning to the white-ball set-up following Brendon McCullum’s appointment as head coach …

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1 day, 4 hours ago

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

India Today

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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2 days, 9 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 …

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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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6 days, 14 hours ago

England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand

Hindustan Times

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Jacob Bethell and Joe Root made half centuries in a 104-run partnership but both fell before lunch Tuesday as England battled to save the third test against New Zealand on the fourth day. England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand Root was out for 54 after compiling …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Santner takes 4 as New Zealand win 3rd Test to give Southee fond farewell

India Today

New Zealand capped Tim Southee's farewell Test with a crushing 423-run victory over England, equalling their largest win by runs. England's second dramatic collapse of the match came despite a fighting century stand between Jacob Bethell and Joe Root on day four at Seddon Park. England had already secured their first series win in New Zealand since 2007-08 but ended …

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1 week ago

Cost of Christmas dinner in 2024 revealed - and why it’s not bad news for everyone

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Turkey has jumped from £4.21 per kilo to £4.29, an increase of four per …

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1 week ago

Appetising winter warmers

Deccan Chronicle

Come winter, and there is a bounty of veggies, fruits and spices. “Must-have winter ingredients include warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, seasonal produce such as root vegetables, leafy greens, and citrus fruits, along with hearty staples like nuts, grains, and rich cheeses,” says Vijay Motiram Pawar, Sous Chef at Le Café. Recipe: Winter Kale and Butternut Squash Salad Ingredients: …

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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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England struggle in Hamilton as New Zealand dominate third Test

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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?

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1 week, 4 days ago

Ricky Ponting hails England's budding talent as best Test batter in world cricket

India TV News

Ricky Ponting has heaped praise on England's Harry Brook who has dethroned Joe Root as the number one Test batter in the world. Ponting hailed Brook as the best Test batter in world cricket and heaped praise on him for his outstanding success away from home. Brook's red-hot form has helped him dethrone his compatriot and teammate Joe Root as …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Neither Root, nor Williamson: Ponting picks rising star as current best Test batter

India Today

Legendary Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting has named his current best Test batter in the world and it’s none from the fab four club. The former Australia captain has picked England’s rising star Harry Brook, who was recently crowned the new number one batter in Test cricket. Brook has been making giant strides in international cricket as he replaced his teammate …

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1 week, 5 days ago

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

The Independent

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Talking points as England go for clean sweep in New Zealand

The Independent

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1 week, 5 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 …

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1 week, 5 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 …

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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 …

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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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2 weeks ago

England’s inconsistent year reveals true potential of their new generation

The Independent

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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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Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad

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

Chasing Mt. Sachin: The numbers at the root of Joe’s runaway renaissance

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

England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand

Santner takes 4 as New Zealand win 3rd Test to give Southee fond farewell

Cost of Christmas dinner in 2024 revealed - and why it’s not bad news for everyone

Appetising winter warmers

Joe Root 2.0 — a perfect symmetry between unorthodoxy and consistency

England struggle in Hamilton as New Zealand dominate third Test

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

Ricky Ponting hails England's budding talent as best Test batter in world cricket

Neither Root, nor Williamson: Ponting picks rising star as current best Test batter

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

Talking points as England go for clean sweep in New Zealand

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

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

Can Joe Root overtake Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket?

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

England’s inconsistent year reveals true potential of their new generation

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