Joe Root

Joe Root on Yorkshire racism episode: 'These events have fractured our game'

England's Test captain Joe Root on Thursday said the "intolerable" Yorkshire racism episode has "fractured our game and torn lives apart" and pledged his support in a bid to bring about a change at his childhood club.

Nov 11, 2021, 17:23 PM IST

ICC Player of the Month: Joe Root beats Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Afridi to win the award for August

Root was voted the ICC Men's Player of the Month for August for his consistent performances in the first three Tests against India which were part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) series.

Sep 13, 2021, 16:47 PM IST

India vs England: ECB asks ICC to decide outcome of cancelled 5th Test

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially written to the ICC to decide the fate of the cancelled fifth Test against India at Old Trafford, indicating that the two boards are far from reaching a settlement.

Sep 12, 2021, 14:46 PM IST

Ind vs Eng: Virat Kohli picks up a littered bottle while Joe Root ignores it

While returning towards the changing room at the Oval, Virat Kohli spotted a plastic bottle littered on ground. 

Sep 09, 2021, 08:40 AM IST

India vs England 5th Test: Jos Buttler will be back as vice-captain and keep wickets, confirms Joe Root

Jos Buttler who missed the fourth Test at the Kia Oval following the birth of his daughter was added to the squad for the final Test on Tuesday alongside spinner Jack Leach.

Sep 08, 2021, 20:55 PM IST

Jasprit Bumrah’s world-class spell was the turning point, says Joe Root

The England captain Joe Root lamented that his team erred by not building a big enough first-innings lead on a very batting-friendly pitch.

Sep 07, 2021, 08:15 AM IST

India vs England 4th Test Day 1: IND hit back after being dismissed for 191; ENG 53/3 at stumps

After bundling out India for 191, England got off to a bad start as openers Rory Burns (5) and Haseeb Hameed (0) were sent back to the pavilion in the fourth over by Jasprit Bumrah. On the cusp of stumps, Umesh Yadav got the big fish as he clean bowled England captain Joe Root (21) and the hosts were reduced to 52/3.

Sep 02, 2021, 23:32 PM IST

India vs England 4th Test: India bowled out for 191 in 1st innings

Virat Kohli's India are facing off against Joe Root-led England in the fourth Test of the five-match series. The series is level at 1-1 with India winning at Lord's in the 2nd Test and England bouncing back to win the 3rd Test at Leeds.

Sep 02, 2021, 15:03 PM IST

India vs England 4th Test, Day 1 Weather Forecast: Rain may dampen opening day at The Oval

It remains to be seen if rain will once again make an appearance at London, but this time at The Oval. The five-match Test series is level at 1-1 with Joe Root’s England winning the third Test at Leeds.

Sep 02, 2021, 13:41 PM IST

ICC Test Rankings: Rohit Sharma overtakes Virat Kohli, Joe Root reclaims top spot

Rohit Sharma has overtaken captain Virat Kohli to become the top-ranked Test batter from India.

Sep 01, 2021, 14:40 PM IST

India vs England: We are prepared against 'world class' R Ashwin, says Joe Root

India had grabbed a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after beating England by 151 runs at Lord's but England came back to level the series with an innings and 76 run win in the third Test.

Sep 01, 2021, 00:49 AM IST

IND vs ENG: Amitabh Bachchan's old tweet on Joe Root resurfaces, here's how netizens react

Amidst the cricketing action, an old tweet by Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan on Joe Root, dating back to 2016, has resurfaced on the internet.

Aug 28, 2021, 19:31 PM IST

In Pics: Joe Root sets new record against India and more action from Day 2

England captain Joe Root slammed his 23rd Test century on his way to scoring 121 as the hosts piled on a 345-run first innings lead at stumps on Day 2 of the third Test at Headingley in Leeds. Virat Kohli's Indian team were bowled out for 78 in the first innings on Wednesday (August 25) and England have replied with 423/8 with Dawid Malan and Haseeb Hameed scoring fifties to complement Root's ton. Here are a collection of pics to sum up Day 2 action from Leeds Test.

Aug 27, 2021, 10:39 AM IST

India vs Eng 3rd Test: Indian bowlers tried their socks off, says Dawid Malan

India failed to trouble Joe Root, who led from the front with a hattrick of centuries in three Tests to put England in total control of the third Test.

Aug 27, 2021, 09:20 AM IST

India vs Eng 3rd Test: Mohammed Shami remains optimistic says THIS with visitors trailing by 345 runs

India were bundled out for a meagre 78 in the first innings on the first day of the third Test against England. The visitors in reply posted a mammoth 423/8 as they rode on skipper Joe Root’s stroke-filled 121, to take a 345-run lead when stumps were drawn on the second day.

Aug 27, 2021, 08:39 AM IST

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Joe Root hits 100, England turn the screw at Headingley

Joe Root`s majestic 121 headlined a strong top-order performance by the hosts, who had bundled out India for 78 to seize early control of the match at Headingley. 

Aug 27, 2021, 01:11 AM IST

India vs England 3rd Test Highlights: England take control after Day 1

India vs England 3rd Test Day 1 Highlights: The Indian innings was wrapped up in just a little over one session.

Aug 25, 2021, 15:07 PM IST

India vs Eng 3rd Test, Day 1 Weather Forecast: Clouds and rain to welcome teams at Headingley?

According to United Kingdom’s Met Office website, Day One is expected to be partly cloudy although heavy rain showers unlikely on the opening day of the 3rd Test between Virat Kohli and Joe Root’s sides.

Aug 25, 2021, 09:11 AM IST

India vs England Live Streaming 3rd Test, Day 1: When and where to watch IND vs ENG, TV timing and preview

Many new faces are expected to be included in the English team playing XI but for India question remains whether the visitors will change the winning combination or go with the same set of players in the third Test.

Aug 24, 2021, 13:51 PM IST

India vs Eng 3rd Test: Virat Kohli’s team will play how it plays, we’ll not get drawn into anything dishonest, says Joe Root

With India leading the series 1-0, one expect more aggression from Virat Kohli’s team but Joe Root said his team has learnt their lessons from the previous game and will not be drawn into the conversations needlessly.

Aug 24, 2021, 06:56 AM IST