Joe Root

Joe Root

Top-order Batter

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Offbreak
Age 32 years
Place of Birth England
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17 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Big records that can be scripted

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will kick off on February 19 with Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the opening match.

10 Feb 2025

Kevin Pietersen

'Should be scoring 350' - Kevin Pietersen criticizes England batters 

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has expressed his disappointment over the performance of the English batters on their ongoing tour in India.

10 Feb 2025

England Cricket Team

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Analyzing England's strengths and weaknesses

England cricket team will be among the teams to watch out for in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Ton-up Rohit Sharma helps India beat England in Cuttack ODI 

India claimed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-ODI series after beating England at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.

India vs England: 2nd ODI halted due to floodlight failure

The 2nd ODI between India and England, being played at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, has been suspended temporarily.

09 Feb 2025

Ravindra Jadeja

2nd ODI: Ravindra Jadeja takes three wickets, dismisses Root again

Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja continues his exploits in ODI cricket.

09 Feb 2025

England Cricket Team

Joe Root becomes Englishman with most ODI fifty-plus scores: Stats

Star batter Joe Root bolstered England's innings in the 2nd ODI against India at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.

09 Feb 2025

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja becomes joint-most successful bowler against Joe Root (ODIs)

Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja continued his exploits against Joe Root in ODIs.

2nd ODI: England compile 304 against India; Jadeja takes three

England have racked up 304 against India in the 2nd ODI at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.

08 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Nasser Hussain highlights England's white-ball struggles ahead of 2nd ODI

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has stressed the importance of the next few months for England's white-ball cricket team.

India beat England in first home ODI since 2023 WC 

India claimed a four-wicket win over England in the 1st ODI at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.

06 Feb 2025

England Cricket Team

Jacob Bethell becomes youngest Englishman to score ODI fifty: Stats

England batter Jacob Bethell has entered the record books with a meticulous knock against India in the 1st ODI at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.

06 Feb 2025

Ravindra Jadeja

Joe Root continues to struggle in ODIs: Decoding his stats

England cricketer Joe Root's ODI return was marred by a poor outing against Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja.

06 Feb 2025

Adil Rashid

Ravindra Jadeja becomes leading wicket-taker in India-England ODIs: Key stats

Ravindra Jadeja has once again entered the record books by becoming the highest wicket-taker in India-England ODIs.

06 Feb 2025

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja has dismissed Joe Root four times in ODIs

Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja got the better off Joe Root in the first ODI against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.

05 Feb 2025

England Cricket Team

Root returns! England announce XI for 1st ODI against India

The England cricket team has announced its Playing XI for the first match of the three-match ODI series against India.

05 Feb 2025

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler backs Joe Root in ODI series against India

England's white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, has backed Joe Root to play a major role in the upcoming ODI series against India.

India face England in first home ODI since 2023 WC

After a thrilling T20I series, India and England are set to clash in the 1st ODI on February 6 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.

05 Feb 2025

Jos Buttler

Joe Root: Decoding his ODI stats versus India

England are set to face hosts India in a three-match ODI series, starting February 6.

05 Feb 2025

Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum backs England to beat India in ODI series

England's head coach, Brendon McCullum, is confident his team can defeat India in the upcoming ODI series.

04 Feb 2025

Brendon McCullum

Joe Root credits Brendon McCullum for revolutionizing his batting

England's cricket star Joe Root has thanked head coach Brendon McCullum for changing his batting approach in all formats.

04 Feb 2025

England Cricket Team

Joe Root views India ODIs as prep for Champions Trophy

Star England batter Joe Root believes the impending three-match ODI series against India will be the perfect preparation for their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign.

31 Jan 2025

Cricket News

Joe Root eyes T20I return after successful SA20 campaign

England's star batter Joe Root has revealed his desire to represent his country across all three formats of the game.

29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith slams his 35th century in Test cricket: Stats

Australian batter Steve Smith hit his 35th century in Test cricket.

26 Jan 2025

Dunith Wellalage

SA20: Paarl Royals script unique record in franchise T20 cricket

Paarl Royals have scripted history by becoming the first-ever team in franchise cricket to bowl 20 overs of spin.

25 Jan 2025

Dinesh Karthik

Robin Uthappa lauds SA20's impact on South African cricket

Former Indian cricketer and current SA20 broadcaster, Robin Uthappa, has lauded the impact of the T20 league on South African cricket.

24 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Three Indians named in ICC Test Team of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its Test Team of the Year for 2024.

01 Jan 2025

Kumar Sangakkara

Joe Root's record-breaking 2024 in Test cricket: Decoding the stats 

One of England's finest batters, Joe Root enjoyed a record-breaking run in 2024.

31 Dec 2024

Alex Carey

Jasprit Bumrah leads Cricket Australia's Test team of 2024

Jasprit Bumrah, the leading wicket-taker this year and of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been named the skipper of Cricket Australia's Test team for 2024.

30 Dec 2024

Arshdeep Singh

ICC Awards 2024: Bumrah, Mandhana among nominees as voting begins

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the start of voting for the annual ICC Awards 2024.

30 Dec 2024

Harry Brook

ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award: Jasprit Bumrah nominated

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been nominated for the prestigious ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award.

27 Dec 2024

Steven Smith

Batters with most centuries against India in Test cricket

Australian batter Steven Smith slammed a century on Day 2 of the 4th Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the MCG.

26 Dec 2024

Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne completes 4,000 WTC runs with 72 vs India

Australia's top-order batters dominated the opening day of the fourth Border-Gavaskar series 2024-25 Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

23 Dec 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Centurion Saim Ayub joins Kohli and others in elite club

Pakistan cricket team scripted history by becoming the first side to whitewash South Africa in an ODI series on their home soil.

22 Dec 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes unavailable as England announce squad for Champions Trophy

The England cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming India tour and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

18 Dec 2024

ICC T20I Rankings

Akeal Hosein becomes 1st WI spinner to top T20I Rankings

Akeal Hosein created history by becoming the first West Indian spinner to achieve the number one spot in the ICC T20I Rankings for Bowlers.

17 Dec 2024

Ricky Ponting

Joe Root equals Ricky Ponting's unique Test record: Details 

Former England Test captain Joe Root has reached a major milestone in the longest format.

17 Dec 2024

England Cricket Team

Hamilton Test: Root, Bethell slam half-centuries in losing cause

The final Test of 2024 ended in a historic defeat for England as New Zealand ran a riot in the third match in Hamilton.

17 Dec 2024

Tim Southee

New Zealand record historic Test win versus England in Hamilton 

New Zealand have registered a historic win in the third and final Test against England in Hamilton, winning by 423 runs. This is the team's biggest-ever Test win (in terms of runs).

11 Dec 2024

Harry Brook

ICC Rankings: Harry Brook replaces Root as top-ranked Test batter

Harry Brook has dethroned Joe Root to become the new number one batter in the latest ICC Test Rankings.

10 Dec 2024

Harry Brook

Joe Root hails Harry Brook as world's best batter

England's cricketing icon Joe Root has declared his teammate Harry Brook as the world's best batter.

09 Dec 2024

Harry Brook

Root hails Harry Brook as world's best batter at present

England batter Joe Root has hailed his teammate Harry Brook as the "best player in the world."

2nd Test: Dominant England thrash New Zealand to seal series 

Team England secured a thumping 323-run win in the second Test against hosts New Zealand in Wellington.

08 Dec 2024

Jonny Bairstow

Joe Root smokes his sixth Test hundred in 2024: Stats

Former England cricket team captain Joe Root matched his own national record by scoring his sixth Test century of the year.

08 Dec 2024

Jacques Kallis

These batters own 100-plus scores of 50 or more (Tests)

Joe Root scripted history by becoming the first England batter to complete 100 scores of 50 or more in Test cricket.

08 Dec 2024

Rahul Dravid

Joe Root equals Dravid's record with 36th Test century: Stats 

English cricket's stalwart Joe Root has equaled Indian legend Rahul Dravid's record by scoring his 36th Test century.

07 Dec 2024

Jacques Kallis

Joe Root completes 100 50-plus scores in Tests: Stats 

England's cricketing maestro Joe Root has added another feather to his cap by becoming the first Englishman and fourth overall batter in the history of Test cricket, to register 100 scores of 50 or more.

07 Dec 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook slams twin 50-plus scores in Wellington Test: Stats 

England dominated the proceedings on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

04 Dec 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook gains big in ICC Test Rankings for Batters

Harry Brook has moved up two spots to grab the second position on the ICC Test Rankings for Batters table after his stunning 171-run knock that helped England defeat New Zealand in Christchurch.

02 Dec 2024

Test Cricket

Who is fastest to 9,000 Test runs among Fab Four?

Kane Williamson recently became the first New Zealand batter to complete 9,000 runs in Test cricket.

01 Dec 2024

Alastair Cook

Prsenting batters with 1,600-plus runs in 4th innings (Test cricket)

England's cricket captain Joe Root has broken Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar's run tally in the fourth innings to set a new record in Test cricket.

01 Dec 2024

Sachin Tendulkar

Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's 4th innings Test record

England's star cricketer Joe Root has gone past Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in the fourth innings of Test cricket.

29 Nov 2024

England Cricket Team

Joe Root records duck in 150th Test, enters this list

England's star cricketer Joe Root attained an unwanted record in the ongoing 1st Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

27 Nov 2024

Test Cricket

New Zealand vs England, 1st Test: Preview and stats

England are set to face hosts New Zealand in the first of a three-Test series.

26 Nov 2024

Alastair Cook

Prominent feats and records of Joe Root vs NZ (Tests)

Joe Root, the veteran England batter, is the highest run-getter among active players in Test cricket.

26 Nov 2024

Graham Thorpe

England and New Zealand to compete for Crowe-Thorpe Trophy

England and New Zealand will battle for the newly introduced Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, a one-of-a-kind tribute to cricketing legends Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe.

26 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan trounce England in Rawalpindi Test, win series 2-1: Stats

Pakistan have beaten England in the third and final Test match in Rawalpindi to win the series by a 2-1 margin.

25 Oct 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal completes 1,000 Test runs in 2024: Stats  

Yashasvi Jaiswal has rewritten the record books of Indian cricket by becoming the youngest player to score 1,000 Test runs in a calendar year.

16 Oct 2024

Ben Duckett

Sajid Khan's 'dream wicket' fuels Pakistan's dominance over England

Pakistan's off-spinner, Sajid Khan, has made a sensational return to Test cricket.

11 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

Revisiting Joe Root's double-hundreds in away Tests

Joe Root's brilliant 262 and Harry Brook's triple-century (317) powered England to an innings triumph in the Multan Test against Pakistan.

11 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

Presenting the highest partnerships in Test cricket

England recorded a comprehensive innings win over Pakistan in the Test series opener in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

Harry Brook

Ollie Pope hails Root and Brook after England stunned Pakistan

England cricket team captain, Ollie Pope, hailed his team's remarkable innings triumph against Pakistan in Multan.

Decoding the highest individual scores in World Test Championship history

Joe Root and Harry Brook smashed the Pakistan bowlers left, right, and center in the Test series opener in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

Harry Brook

Joe Root predicts more 'monster scores' from triple-centurion Harry Brook 

Joe Root, England's veteran batter, has set high hopes on young gun Harry Brook. This comes after Brook's stunning triple -century in the ongoing Multan Test against Pakistan.

10 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

A look at highest team totals in Test cricket

During the 1st Test between England and Pakistan in Multan, the visitors managed a mammoth total of 823/7d in their first innings.

10 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

Root, Brook record highest-ever Test partnership for England (any wicket)

England are on the cusp of beating Pakistan in the ongoing 1st Test in Multan.

10 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

1st Test: England on cusp of thrashing Pakistan in Multan 

England are on the verge of beating Pakistan in the ongoing opening Test in Multan.

10 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

England record fourth-highest team score in Test history: Stats 

In a historic feat, England set the highest team score in Test cricket in the 21st century.

10 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

Joe Root owns these prestigious feats in World Test Championship

Veteran England batter Joe Root hammered a recork-breaking 262 in the Test series opener against Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

10 Oct 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook slams second-fastest triple-ton in Test history: Stats 

England's Harry Brook has rewritten the record books with his maiden triple-century in Test cricket.

10 Oct 2024

Harry Brook

Joe Root equals Tendulkar's record with heroics in Multan Test

Joe Root, England's cricket captain, has reached a remarkable milestone in his career.

10 Oct 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook registers his maiden double-century in Tests: Stats 

England's Harry Brook has reached a new high in his cricketing career by registering his maiden double-century in Test cricket.

10 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

Joe Root shatters records with career-best 262 against Pakistan: Stats 

England's batting superstar Joe Root shattered a plethora of Test records en route to his sixth double-ton in Tests.

09 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Presenting batters with most World Test Championship (WTC) centuries

Joe Root smashed his 35th Test ton during the second innings of the first Test vs Pakistan in Multan.

09 Oct 2024

Sunil Gavaskar

Centurion Joe Root nears 20,000 international runs, breaks several records

England's star batter Joe Root is on the cusp of a massive international cricket milestone.