Joe Root

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli makes NO progress, Joe Root jumps to second spot

Root, who started the series in fifth place and overtook Kohli after the first match against India, has risen another two slots to the second position after the Lord's Test.

Aug 18, 2021, 16:08 PM IST

India vs England 2nd Test Stats: All records made and broken – In pics

India put on a scintillating show on the final day of the second Test at the Lord's Cricket Ground against England on Monday to register a 151-run win.

Aug 17, 2021, 20:29 PM IST

India vs Eng 2nd Test, Day 5 Lord’s Weather Report: Will rain once again wash out final day?

The second Test match is delicately poised with India at 181/6, a lead of 154, with Rishabh Pant and Ishant Sharma in the middle. The MET department predicts a partially cloudy day in London with 45 per cent cloud cover in the morning and 63 per cent humidity.

Aug 16, 2021, 11:56 AM IST

IND vs ENG 2nd Test Day 3: Red-hot Joe Root helps England nose ahead at Lord's

England were all out for 391, taking a slender 27-run first innings lead, riding on Joe Root`s majestic knock on an entertaining day of Test cricket at Lord`s.

Aug 15, 2021, 00:27 AM IST

India vs England Live Streaming 2nd Test: When and where to watch IND vs ENG, TV timing and preview

Check the live-streaming and live-telecast details of India vs England 2nd Test at Lord's.

Aug 11, 2021, 23:27 PM IST

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli slips to fifth, Jasprit Bumrah enters top 10

Joe Root, top-ranked in the past, has overtaken counterpart Virat Kohli to the fourth position in the batters' list after his Player of the Match performance of 64 and 109 earned him 49 rating points. Bumrah has galloped 10 slots to return to the top 10 for bowlers with a match haul of nine for 110.

Aug 11, 2021, 16:09 PM IST

India vs England 2021: Both teams docked two World Test Championship points for THIS reason

Captains Joe Root and Virat Kohli pleaded guilty and accepted the proposed sanctions, so there was no need for formal hearings.

Aug 11, 2021, 14:37 PM IST

India vs Eng 2nd Test: Skipper Joe Root blames COVID-19 for inconsistency of his side

The skipper Joe Root said rotating strike would be the key to success for his under fire batsmen in the second Test against India at Lord's.

Aug 11, 2021, 07:17 AM IST

India vs England 1st Test: On Day 5 we knew we had our chance, says Virat Kohli

India needed to score 157 runs on the final day but the rain did not allow a single ball to be bowled at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Aug 09, 2021, 07:06 AM IST

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

India will begin the five-match Test series against England at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Wednesday (August 4). 

Aug 03, 2021, 14:36 PM IST

In Pics: India and England gear up for first Test at Trent Bridge

India and England continued their preparations ahead of the five-Test series which gets underway at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Wednesday (August 4). India suffered another injury blow as opener Mayank Agarwal was ruled out of the first Test after taking a blow on his head in the nets at Trent Bridge. Here in these collection of pics, we take a look at how India and hosts England are gearing up for the first Test.

Aug 03, 2021, 13:04 PM IST

India vs England 2021: Ben Stokes has my full support, says England captain Joe Root

Joe Root added that while Ben Stokes was a player like no other in world cricket and the heartbeat of this English side, his absence provides an opportunity for others to step up.

Aug 03, 2021, 11:35 AM IST

India vs England 2021: Test skipper Joe Root feels it’s time to rest rotation policy

Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood did not compete in the first two Tests against India but took field in the fourth Test. Their first-choice keeper Jos Buttler also returned home after the series-opener.

Jul 01, 2021, 13:56 PM IST

ENG vs NZ 1st Test: England fined 40% of match fees after draw against New Zealand, here’s why

England skipper Joe Root pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction.

Jun 07, 2021, 20:00 PM IST

England vs NZ 1st Test: Joe Root, Rory Burns battle after Devon Conway double ton

England finished day two of the first Test at Lord's on 111-2 and trail New Zealand by 267 runs in the first innings after Devon Conway's double ton took the game away from the home side on Thursday (June 3). New Zealand were bowled out for 378 after lunch as England`s fast bowlers cleaned up the middle order and tail but they were left frustrated by number 11 Neil Wagner (25 not out) who helped Conway set his record score. Conway's 200 is the highest score on debut at Lord`s and the opener reached the milestone with a six over long leg. He nearly carried his bat but became the last wicket to fall when he was run out by mere millimetres. Here we take a look at action from Day Two of the first Test through these collection of pictures.

Jun 04, 2021, 14:00 PM IST

England vs India 2021: Joe Root makes THIS bold prediction against Virat Kohli’s side

New Zealand and India are slated to take on each other in the inaugural World Test Championship final scheduled to be held in Southampton from June 18-22. Although planning to regain the Ashes will remain in the back of the mind, Root said the full focus will be to have successful summer.

Jun 02, 2021, 12:47 PM IST

India vs England: Why Ben Stokes lost 5 kgs in fourth Test at Ahmedabad

The Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ben Stokes has now revealed that playing in the 41 degree heat had made things more taxing in the series finale. India managed to win the fourth and final Test by innings and 25 runs to clinch the series 3-1 and book their berth in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. 

Mar 09, 2021, 10:32 AM IST

India vs England: Rohit Sharma finally gets ‘consistent’ run in Test cricket

At stumps on Day One of the fourth and final Test against England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Rohit was unbeaten on 8 taking his series average to 60.8 with 1 hundred and 1 fifty. 

Mar 05, 2021, 07:08 AM IST

Ind vs Eng 4th Test Day 1 Highlights: IND 24/1 after bowling out England for 205

India lost Shubman Gill early and ended the Day 1 for 24/1 after Axar Patel and Ashwin help India restrict England to 205 in first innings in the fourth Test after the visitors opted to bat first at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad from Thursday (March 4). Virat Kohli's side need a win or a draw in the fourth Test to win the four-match Test series and book their place in the inaugural ICC World Test Championships (WTC) final against New Zealand.

Mar 04, 2021, 09:06 AM IST

India vs England 4th Test: Virat Kohli's side eye third win over Joe Root's boys

India will take on England in the fourth and final Test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad starting on Thursday (March 4). Skipper Virat Kohli brushed aside all claims about the pitch in Ahmedabad, claiming that India are successful because they don't 'crib about the pitch'. The third Test between India and England had finished inside two days in Ahmedabad last week. India need to win or draw the fourth Test against England to reach the World Test Championships final. Here we take a cool at India and England's preparation ahead of the fourth Test.

Mar 03, 2021, 17:24 PM IST