Joe Root
United KingdomathleteMaleb. 19905.5Global Dominance: 0.01%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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Fleming spent his first week in England meeting with captain Joe Root.
Fleming targets a return to top | Sports
Jamaica· 2026-09-21
Pakistan's Mohammad Ali bowls out England's Joe Root before it is ruled out due to a no ball delivery during third Test at Edgbaston Cricket Ground.
15 vs 3.33: How struggling England side swept Pakistan 3-0 | Cricket News
India· 2026-09-14
Joe Root is again England Test captain during a turbulent summer in English cricket's recent history.
England cricket: Why summer of 2026 has left Joe Root's side with more questions than answersUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-12
Joe Root broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most half-centuries in Test cricket.
جو روٹ نے ٹنڈولکر کا ایک ریکارڈ توڑ دیا، دوسرے کے قریب
Pakistan· 2026-09-12
Joe Root got England over the line with 62 not out despite question marks over his captaincy.
England vs Pakistan player ratings: Has Jordan Cox given selectors food for thought?United Kingdom· 2026-09-12
Joe Root completed a successful return to the captaincy he resumed when Ben Stokes retired in June.
England vs Pakistan: Joe Root and Jordan Cox come through scare to win third Test and 3-0 sweepUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-12Joe Root played a responsible innings to lead his team to victory.
انگلینڈ نے پاکستان کو 8 وکٹوں سے شکست دے دیPakistan· 2026-09-12England captain Joe Root wore the expression of a chess player waiting for someone to tell him it was his move.
Razaullah: 'Razball' reigns as Pakistan thrive in chaos against England on day three at EdgbastonUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-12
Joe Root stepped down from his first stint as skipper in April 2022.
Ben Stokes says he would love to coach England in futureUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-04Joe Root is taking on the captaincy of the England Test cricket team again after a period of disarray.
Joe Root in 'very different place' over England Test cricket captaincyUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-01Joe Root has been reappointed as captain of the England men's Test team.
England hires New Zealand’s Fleming as Test head coach
Taiwan· 2026-08-01Joe Root returns as captain.
Stephen Fleming: Former Black Caps captain confirmed as England men’s test coach, Joe Root returns as captain
New Zealand· 2026-07-30
Joe Root finished the ODI series against India unbeaten, scoring 249 runs in three innings to guide England to a 2-1 series victory.
Captaincy weighed him down, freedom set him free: The remarkable second act of Joe Root | Cricket NewsIndia· 2026-07-24
Joe Root helped drive England to their formidable total, hitting an unbeaten 74 from 48 balls.
England vs India: Ben Duckett century and record Lord's ODI total help seal series win for hostsUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-20
Joe Root said that his younger England teammates were having to 'learn on the job' in ODI cricket due to a lack of experience.
England ODI team ‘learning on the job’: RootTaiwan· 2026-07-18Joe Root was part of the experienced group of players under McCullum's coaching.
How Brendon McCullum lost England cricket Test head coach roleUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-12
Joe Root stepped in as captain at the Oval after Stokes's retirement.
England cricket team placed on booze ban, midnight curfew
Australia· 2026-07-10
Root managed just 18 runs from his last two innings.
Black Caps player ratings: New Zealand’s most promising talent finally arrives - OpinionNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
Joe Root is the only active England Test player to know what it is like to win an Ashes series.
Ben Stokes: England captain was a man of moments, and the moments are no moreUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-29
Joe Root was run out by an extraordinary direct hit from Henry Nicholls.
England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes' career ends with series defeatUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-29
Joe Root will return to the crease on day five, as England look to surpass their previous score.
Black Caps v England live updates: Third test, day five from Trent BridgeNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
Stokes mentioned sitting next to Joe Root in the dressing room during his reflections on retirement.
Ben Stokes: England captain says retiring from international cricket is 'the best thing' for himUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-28
Smith struck twice, removing Joe Root (21) LBW to break the overnight partnership.
Black Caps v England live updates: Third test, day four from Trent BridgeNew Zealand· 2026-06-28Joe Root was out for 21, contributing to England's struggles in the match.
England vs New Zealand: Home side in danger in decider at Trent BridgeUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-27Stokes mentioned that the situation affected Joe Root, the squad, and the people outside the playing environment.
England captain apologises for curfew saga and admits to considering future in leadership roleAustralia· 2026-06-25Joe 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· 2026-06-21Joe 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 NewsIndia· 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 fortnightUnited 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