Joe Root
New ZealandathleteMaleb. 19905.1Global Dominance: 0.03%Joe Root is an English cricketer who has served as the captain of the England Test team. Known for his elegant batting style and solid technique, Root has been a central figure in English cricket since his debut in 2012. He has amassed over 8,000 Test runs and is celebrated for his ability to play under pressure, often steering his team to victory in challenging situations. Root's leadership and consistency have earned him accolades, making him one of the prominent figures in contemporary cricket.
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Joe Root praised Blundell for his execution against pace bowling.
How a team effort lifts Tom Latham’s Black Caps to rare triumph on English soilNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
Joe Root had a strong showing with the bat in the second innings.
Black Caps v England result: Matt Henry takes 11 wickets as New Zealand cruise to victory to level test series at The OvalNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Joe Root's remarkable achievements with the bat continued at The Oval, but England's crushing defeat to New Zealand also saw the former captain add another unwanted entry to his record book.
Joe Root equals unwanted record after England's crushing defeat to New Zealand | Cricket News
India· 2026-06-21
Joe Root was out for 77 in the third over of the day against New Zealand.
England vs New Zealand: Matt Henry ends hosts' miserable fortnight
United Kingdom· 2026-06-21
Joe Root, the interim captain, scored 75 not out to help England avoid defeat.
Black Caps v England live updates: Second test, day five from The OvalNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Root was left to lead an England team including three debutants and its fewest combined caps in 17 years.
Ben Stokes: Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain in second New Zealand TestUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-20
Joe Root remains England’s last hope of pulling off something special.
Black Caps v England: Kyle Jamieson strikes put New Zealand on brink of series-levelling winNew Zealand· 2026-06-20
England's lineup missing captain Ben Stokes appeared bereft of ideas under the leadership of Joe Root.
Black Caps v England live updates: Second test, day four from The OvalNew Zealand· 2026-06-20
Joe Root was trapped LBW by Matt Henry for 46 runs.
Black Caps v England live updates: Second test, day three from The OvalNew Zealand· 2026-06-19Joe Root hopes Harry Brook's 'beer smash' celebration will be received the right way.
WWE 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin celebration by Harry Brook should not be frowned upon, says Joe Root.United Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Joe Root's 75 helped England successfully chase down 220 at the R Premadasa Stadium.
England vs Sri Lanka: Harry Brook calls Colombo pitch for second ODI 'probably the worst' he's played onUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-24
Joe Root helps tourists level ODI series.
Sri Lanka vs England: Joe Root helps tourists level ODI seriesUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-24
Joe Root played a crucial role in building a strong partnership for England.
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Sri Lanka· 2026-01-24
Joe Root was sublime, finding gaps and running hard.
Sri Lanka vs England: Harry Brook's side lose first ODI in ColomboUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-22
Joe Root was mentioned alongside Harry Brook during their time at the SCG.
England batter apologises over New Zealand incident
Australia· 2026-01-22
Joe Root recognized the need to bring his family to support the team during the tour.
England’s booze-fuelled Ashes left Stokes and McCullum dividedNew Zealand· 2026-01-11
Joe Root’s 15-ball stay was ended by another immaculate delivery from Neser.
Breathless and borderline ridiculous collapses pour more infamy on England in fourth Test against Australia at the MCGAustralia· 2025-12-26
Joe Root's performance was highlighted as he failed to score in the match.
MCG pitch under fire after 20 wickets fall on day oneAustralia· 2025-12-26
Joe Root was caught by David Warner off a delivery from Scott Boland, marking a key wicket in the match.
How Scott Boland became a cult hero in the space of four oversAustralia· 2025-12-24
Joe Root has often looked skittish at the crease despite making his first Test century.
England have got it so wrong, with flawed strategy and ill-advised battingAustralia· 2025-12-24
Joe Root joined the group for a game and fish and chips after their beach activity.
Behind England’s Noosa trip and the heavy drinking and lack of cricket trainingAustralia· 2025-12-23
Joe Root expressed that winning the series without scoring a hundred would be the best achievement of his career.
How hyper-focus and big talk backfired in AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-22
Joe Root jokingly inspected Marnus Labuschagne’s palm as they shook hands after play.
Australia celebrate series win over England with ‘Ronball’ T-shirtsAustralia· 2025-12-21
Joe Root played the reverse sweep quite deliberately and played it well to stop Lyon from bowling at them.
Ashes 2025-26: Was Harry Brook's shot stupid or valid?United Kingdom· 2025-12-20
Joe Root fished outside off stump and feathered a catch through to Carey.
England batsman’s reverse sweep blasted as Ponting describes ‘worst batting I’ve ever seen’Australia· 2025-12-20
Joe Root played with good tempo and attempted a rearguard action.
England captain Ben Stokes delivers a nod to Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins and the mastery of Australia in the Adelaide Oval Test matchAustralia· 2025-12-20
Joe Root was the bowler against whom Travis Head brought up his century.
Australia’s Travis Head slams unbeaten 142
Taiwan· 2025-12-20
Joe Root fell softly for 19, pushing needlessly at a Cummins delivery.
Australia in driver’s seat - Stabroek News
Guyana· 2025-12-19Joe Root was mentioned as part of the England team in the Ashes series.
The Christmas Part of Travis Head and Australia buries the Ashes tour of Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Jofra Archer and EnglandAustralia· 2025-12-19Head belted Joe Root down the ground for four.
The Ashes: Travis Head century pushes England closer to defeatUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-19