Joe Root has been England’s most consistent batter in Test cricket. However, he has never scored a century in Australia. Root has 892 runs from 27 innings Down Under at an average of 35.68, including nine half-centuries. Despite crossing 80 three times, he has failed to convert those into hundreds. According to former England spinner…
England’s star batter Joe Root has opened up on how head coach Brendon McCullum transformed his Test career. Root said McCullum’s arrival brought a fresh outlook that reignited his batting form and changed his approach. During Root’s captaincy from 2017 to 2022, his centuries became less frequent despite scoring 14 tons in 64 Tests at…
Star England batter Joe Root is determined to score his maiden Test century in Australia when the Ashes 2025 begins on November 21 in Perth. This five-match series will be crucial for both sides in the ICC World Test Championship race. England, who recently drew 2-2 against a Shubman Gill-led Indian side, seek their first…
KL Rahul’s remarkable consistency in the England Test series has sparked comparisons to Joe Root and Steve Smith. Despite Shubman Gill scoring the most runs in the five-Test series, Moeen Ali highlighted KL Rahul’s unmatched impact. Rahul’s technique, shot selection, and temperament stood out, especially in the absence of India senior batters. Speaking on the…
Mohammed Siraj has been the tireless force behind India’s bowling unit throughout the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Despite playing all five Tests and delivering over 180 overs, Siraj has shown no signs of slowing down. While his fiery celebrations and aggressive attitude on the field might seem intimidating, England’s Joe Root has a different view. Root, one…
On a gloomy Day 4 at The Oval, just when it seemed England had one hand on the series, a war cry from Shubman Gill reignited India’s spirit. “Ek ghanta zor lagayenge, uske baad aaraam,” shouted Gill, a message that traveled like electricity through the Indian side and turned the tide of the fifth Test…
In a heartwarming moment during the final Test of the India vs England series at The Oval, Joe Root showed a rare gesture of sportsmanship towards Karun Nair, winning hearts across the cricket world. As Day 1 came to a close with India at 204/6, Root was seen commending Nair for his unbeaten 52 —…
Team India has reportedly voiced strong concerns over ball handling during the third Test at Lord’s, claiming it impacted the fairness of the match. According to a report by The Indian Express, the Indian team officially raised the issue with the ICC match referee, alleging that England received preferential treatment when a new ball was…
On December 30, 1990, in a quiet corner of Sheffield, a boy was born who’d grow into one of England’s most elegant and dependable batters: Joe Root. He arrived with uncanny poise—debuting in Tests (2012) and ODIs (2013)—and over the next 13 years he would literally write the definition of ‘consistency’, accumulation, and class. By…
Shubman Gill has emerged as the standout performer for India in their ongoing Test series against England. His brilliant batting in both the Birmingham win and Manchester draw has not only kept India in the contest but also earned high praise from former cricketers. Sanjay Manjrekar, speaking after the fourth Test, said that while India…
