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October 21, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

WATCH: Joe Root completes Reece Topley’s over after latter walks off the field due to injury during ENG vs SA

Additionally, Netherlands are taking on Sri Lanka in the first match of the day at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

October 15, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

WATCH: Joe Root takes a blinder to dismiss Rashid Khan in ENG vs AFG ODI World Cup 2023

After 46 overs, Afghanistan had amassed 255 at the loss of seven wickets with Ikram Alikhil nearing his half-century.

October 12, 2023 Arjun Sharma

Allah is also for Virat Kohli of India, Joe Root, and Steve Smith as well: Mohammad Rizwan

Mohammad Rizwan scored a magnificent hundred to help Pakistan complete the highest successful run chase of 345 against Sri Lanka, in World Cup history.

September 14, 2023 Garima Ranawat

Five players who might be playing their last ODI World Cup in 2023

Root is currently 32 years old, and by the next edition, he will be nearing 37 years of age. Root has already started playing various T20 leagues around the world and has been focusing on the longer format of game.

August 22, 2023 Arjun Sharma

Ben Stokes is the best player we’ve ever produced: Joe Root hails England all-rounder for World Cup victories

Joe Root is expected to play the ODI World Cup 2023 alongside Ben Stokes, who had taken a U-turn on his decision to retire from the 50 overs format.

August 10, 2023 Ojas Naidu

Five players who earn more than Virat Kohli through central contracts; check here

Take a look at five international players who earn more than Virat Kohli from their respective central contracts with their cricket boards.

July 28, 2023 Garima Ranawat

WATCH: Joe Root takes stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne on Day 2 of 5th Ashes Test

Labuschagne’s wicket came in the 43rd over, when Joe Root took a dive to his left to catch a Mark Wood delivery.

July 1, 2023 Arjun Sharma

WATCH: Joe Root takes spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Travis Head in Ashes 2023

Notably, the one-handed effort from Joe Root was his 176th catch in Test cricket, surpassing his former compatriot Alastair Cook as the highest catcher for England

June 19, 2023 Garima Ranawat

England skipper called this player “Old”- Know what tags Ben Stokes gave to other England players

The Test team is currently coached by the former New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum, and the captain of the England team had the perfect nickname for him. Stokes called McCullum ‘Boss’.

April 7, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

WATCH: Joe Root and Yuzvendra Chahal grooves on ‘Bharose Tere Pyaar Te’, takes internet by storm

The Sanju Samson-led side will next lock horns with Delhi Capitals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on April 8.

March 29, 2023 Press Release

Excited to be a part of the IPL: Rajasthan Royals’ debutant Joe Root ahead of IPL 2023

RR will begin their IPL 2023 campaign against SRH on April 2.

March 27, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson to be part of IPL together for the first time in 16 years, here’s how

As Steve Smith, on Monday, announced that he will be joining a team in the Indian T20 league this year, the possibility of Fab 4 taking part in the IPL looks very much possible now.

July 22, 2022 Saurabh Ganguly

Kids now want to bat, bowl and field because of you: Joe Root gives an emotional speech post Ben Stokes ODI retirement

Notably, Stokes had announced that the first ODI of the three-match series against South Africa will be his last.

July 6, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

Here is why Joe Root raised his ‘Pinky’ finger to the crowd after scoring century in ENG vs IND 5th Test

With Root making an unusual gesture, everyone wondered for the reason behind it.

July 5, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

Joe Root opens up on how he keeps calm even after stepping down from captaincy

The England batter was also named the Player of the Series for amassing 737 runs from five matches with the help of four centuries.

July 5, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

IPL behind revival of England Test cricket: Wasim Jaffer posts hilarious meme on England’s aggressive approach in Test cricket

Bairstow smashed 114 off 145 deliveries to take England home.

July 3, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

WATCH: Wicketkeeper fumbles but Joe Root sticks one hand to complete catch, another failure for Virat Kohli

Rishabh Pant and Chesthwar Pujara are currently present at the crease trying to steady India’s second innings.

July 1, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

Joe Root bowls lethal bouncer to Rishabh Pant; almost injures batsman

Rishabh Pant smashed the fastest century by an Indian wicket-keeper taking just 89 deliveries to reach the triple-figures.

June 26, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

WATCH: Paul Collingwood’s daughter clean bowls Joe Root in Headingly

Talking about the game, the duo of Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton stitched up a record-breaking eighth-wicket partnership of 241 runs.

June 23, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

WATCH: Virat Kohli tries to make his bat stand like Joe Root but fails

In a video, Kohli is seen trying to make his bat stand upright like Root did while batting against New Zealand in the second Test.

June 13, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

WATCH: Joe Root plays superb reverse sweep off Tim Southee for a six during 2nd Test against New Zealand

Root took only 116 balls to reach his fastest Test ton.

June 13, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

WATCH: Fathers of Ollie Pope, Joe Root hug each other after their sons’ hundreds in second Test vs NZ

Root eventually departed for 176 while Pope made 145.

June 6, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

Joe Root and Daryl Mitchell donate their match-worn gloves from 1st Test to MCC Museum

Notably, both the batters scored a century in the second innings of their respective teams in the first Test which changed the course of the game.

June 6, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

Video of Joe Root’s bat standing still for 3-4 seconds with no support surfaces; fans term it “sorcery”

In a video going viral on the internet, Root is seen making his bat stand still for almost 3-4 seconds while he himself stood at the non-striker’s end.

June 6, 2022 Saurabh Ganguly

3 Players who can go past Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most Test runs

Tendulkar also owns the record for the most international hundreds, having scored 100 international centuries in his 24-year long international career.

June 6, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

It had become an unhealthy relationship: Joe Root opens up on why he quit England’s Test captaincy

Notably, Root finished his captaincy stint with 27 wins in 64 Tests.

June 5, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

WATCH: England players give Joe Root a hero’s welcome on return to the pavilion

Joe Root hit 115 in 170 balls with 12 boundaries as England defeat New Zealand by five wickets.

June 5, 2022 Saurabh Ganguly

Joe Root is an all-time great: Sourav Ganguly hails former England captain for his match-winning hundred at Lord’s

Ganguly was elated on seeing the former England captain produce his first century in the fourth innings of a Test match.

June 5, 2022 Sudharshan Sridharan

England vs New Zealand 1st Test – Check out records created by Joe Root & more

Both Alastair Cook and Joe Root are the youngest (31 years & 157 days) to complete the milestone of 10,000 runs in Tests.

May 16, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

WATCH: James Anderson bowls Joe Root a lethal in-swinger in County Championship match; Stuart Broad reacts

Joe Root scored a scintillating 147 in the first innings of the match.

April 28, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

I’ll be right with you every step: Joe Root congratulates newly appointed Test skipper Ben Stokes

The ECB Interim Chair and Chief Executive Officer approved the appointment of Ben Stokes on Tuesday evening following the recommendation by the Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket, Rob Key.

April 15, 2022 Sudharshan Sridharan

Joe Root’s legacy as England’s captain in Test cricket and much more

Joe Root has been the 2nd highest run-scorer for England in Tests only behind Alastair Cook.

April 15, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

Now it’s time to focus on your own game: Twitter reacts as Joe Root steps down from England’s Test captaincy

He also holds the record for most Test wins and losses with 27 wins and 25 losses as England captain.

April 15, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

Joe Root steps down as England Test captain

The Yorkshireman holds the record for the most Tests as England captain with 63 wins.

March 27, 2022 Saurabh Ganguly

WI vs ENG: This could be Joe Root’s last Test match as captain, reckons Michael Vaughan

Earlier Root had himself hinted that he could be asked to vacate England’s Test captain position.

March 8, 2022 Rohan Gulaty

WATCH: Joe Root left in absolute disbelief after leaving a straight delivery which crashed onto the stumps during 1st Test against West Indies

Having got an edge on previous ball, Root wanted to avoid playing a shot but his reluctance inflicted his downfall on Tuesday.

February 4, 2022 Saurabh Ganguly

WATCH: ICC compares U-19 version of Virat Kohli, Babar Azam & others with their present self

All the star cricketers’ shots were displayed and they were compared to how they found success with those shots even during their teenage years. The video has since then gone viral on the Internet.

January 17, 2022 Rohan Gulaty

Ben Stokes likely to pull out of IPL 2022 following England’s Ashes defeat: Reports

Meanwhile, the participation of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins is also under clouds of doubt.

January 17, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

“Lack of preparation and quality in squad made Ashes a hopeless task for Joe Root,” believes Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen has highlighted the fact that Root was the only qualified Test batsman in the team.

January 17, 2022 SportsTiger Staff

Joe Root to not register for Indian Premier League 2022 Mega Auction

Root had earlier expressed his desire to feature in the cash-rich tournament.

January 16, 2022 SportsTiger Staff

WATCH: Scott Boland’s bowls an unplayable delivery to dismiss Joe Root; English skipper reacts with a smile

Scott Boland bowled a length delivery which kept way too low and shattered the stumps of the batter.

January 13, 2022 Abhinav Goel

Joe Root considering entering IPL 2022 Mega Auctions

Root mentioned that there were many aspects for him to consider before finally signing up for the upcoming IPL season this year.

January 9, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

Ashes 4th Test: Twitter goes berserk after England sneak in a thrilling draw- Check top reactions

It was an edge-of-the-seat thriller at the SCG by the end of it, Australia were denied victory.

January 4, 2022 Saurabh Ganguly

Ashes 2021-22: Australia and England announce their XIs for fourth Test at SCG; Broad replaces Robinson

Meanwhile, Usman Khawaja has replaced Travis Head in the Australian XI.

January 3, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

Ben Stokes backs Joe Root to continue as captain, says “no ambition to lead”

The fourth Ashes Test is set to get underway on Wednesday, January 5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

December 19, 2021 Abhinav Goel

Joe Root taken to local hospital for scans after freak injury in the warm-up

Joe Root sustained the injury in his groin area during warm ups.

December 10, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Could well be the most happening 5th day if England can trump first session on Day 4: Ravichandran Ashwin

England have fought way back into the Test match which has kept the possibilities of all results open.

November 11, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Ben Stokes begins training for Ashes with teammates; Joe Root provides an update on all-rounder’s progress

Root went on to say that it looks like Stokes is back on track which makes it very exciting for everyone.

October 10, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

England name 17-member squad for Ashes 2021-22; Ben Stokes & Sam Curran miss out

The 5-match Test series is scheduled to take place from December 8, 2021 to January 18, 2022.

October 6, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Joe Root confirms England will field full-strength squad for 2021 Ashes: Reports

A major reason which had put doubts over the fate of the Ashes series was whether the family members of the cricketers touring Australia will be allowed or not.

September 6, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Jasprit Bumrah, Joe Root and Eimear Richardson nominated for ICC Player of the Month Award for August

Joe Root has pretty much been the lone saviour for England with the bat in the ongoing Test series against India.

September 5, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

WATCH: England miss easy chance to run out Rishabh Pant in second innings of India at The Oval

The missed opportunity did hurt England as the Rishabh Pant-Shadul Thakur duo went on to complete a 100-run partnership for the 7th wicket.

August 31, 2021 Abhinav Goel

England vs India 4th Test Preview: Weather Report, Team News, Players to watch out for, Probable Playing XI and Much More

The weather is expected to be overcast throughout the 4th Test between England and India.

August 29, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

WATCH: Young kid drives James Anderson’s delivery through the covers for boundary; pacer left frustrated

The only person who played the English pacer without any issues at Headingley was a young kid.

August 28, 2021 Agency News

Joe Root hails ‘GOAT of Tests’ Anderson after emphatic Headingley triumph

James Anderson and Ollie Robinson spearheaded England’s attack as the hosts dismantled India before lunch at Headingley.

August 27, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

England vs India 3rd Test Day 1 & 2 Stats review: Skipper Joe Root creates many records & much more

With another century in the third Test, Joe Root has most centuries for England in all three formats of the game.

August 24, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

This is classic Jimmy: Twitterati slam James Anderson for blaming Joe Root’s tactics for their loss against India in second Test

The 39-year-old received a lot of backlash on social media for his comments against Joe Root on the Tailenders podcast.

August 16, 2021 Abhinav Goel

If I see someone laughing, then see: Virat Kohli warns teammates against complacency on Day 5 | Watch Video

The match was on a knife’s edge throughout as several dramatic moments were witnessed in the match.

August 14, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

WATCH: Virat Kohli throws his cap in anger after umpire’s call saves Joe Root

The Indian captain made sure that he let the umpire know that he was not happy with the decision.

August 10, 2021 Dev Tyagi

Welcome back in the Fab 4 Joe Root

The kind of performance Root gave, was a strong indication of earlier in 2021, scoring 426 (highest score of 228) runs from just 2 Tests versus Sri Lanka.

July 18, 2021 Agency News

WATCH: Joe Root-led Yorkshire doesn’t run-out Lancashire player after he falls

Yorkshire had a chance to run out Steven Croft when the Lancashire batsman collapsed in pain but Joe Root took the sporting option.

July 1, 2021 Abhinav Goel

England to ditch controversial rotation policy for Tests, reveals England Test skipper Joe Root

The new cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) will begin with the five-Test series between India and England from August 4 in Nottingham.

June 29, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

ENG vs SL 1st ODI stats review: Joe Root completes 6000 ODI runs and much more

Joe Root (79*) scored a fluent half-century to help England win the first ODI against Sri Lanka by 5 wickets.

June 7, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

England players fined 40 percent of their match fees for an offence during first Test against New Zealand

Captain Joe Root accepted the sanction and hence no formal hearing was required after the verdict was announced today.

June 6, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Rory Burns takes a brilliant diving catch as Joe Root dismisses Henry Nicholls

The moment of brilliance came in the 51st over of New Zealand’s second innings.

Ben Stokes trolls England skipper Joe Root with hilarious caption after photoshoot ahead of NZ series

Ben Stokes is currently recovering from the finger injury he picked up at the Indian Premier League 2021.

June 2, 2021 Abel John

Williamson not motivated by Lord’s revenge, Bracey to make England debut

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is looking forward to facing England again, rather than dwelling on a painful World Cup final loss.

June 1, 2021 Agency News

June 1, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

England announce new vice-captain for two-match Test series against New Zealand

Apart from confirming his deputy, skipper Joe Root also announced the replacement of Ben Foakes for the first Test.

England vs New Zealand Test Series: When and Where to watch, TV, Live stream and more

SportsTiger is a one-stop destination to get live score updates for the Test series between England and New Zealand.

June 1, 2021 Ketaki Pole

March 6, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

Joe Root becomes only second English player to score more than 4000 Test runs as captain

India are up 2-1 in the four match Test series and a win or draw for them will take them in the ICC World Test Championship.

March 3, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

India-England final Test will last at least four days, hosts likely to win: predicts Aakash Chopra

The cricketer turned commentator added that the match might even go into the final day but it will be the hosts who will emerge victorious.

March 3, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Cricket Fantasy Tips

4th Test Fantasy Tips: India vs England – Stats, Key Players, Probable XI & Lot More

India are currently 2-1 up in the 4-match series. Virat Kohli’s side needs a draw or win in this contest to qualify for the finals of World Test Championship.

March 2, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

IND v ENG 4th Test Preview: Team News, Stats, Probable Playing XI & Lot More

India are currently 2-1 up in the 4-match series. They need to win or draw to confirm their berth in the World Test Championship finals. In case of an England victory, Australia will go through.

February 26, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Virat Kohli defended the wicket as if it’s a BCCI thing: Cook, Strauss slam Indian captain

Coming out in defence of the pitch, Virat said that it was in fact the quality of batsmanship which wasn’t up to the mark from both the teams.

February 26, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

$110 million for the stadium and about 50 cents spent on pitch: Simon Hughes criticises Ahmedabad pitch post India win

While England were bundled out on 112 and 81 in the third Test, India were also dismissed on 145 in their first innings. Simon Hughes, known as the Analyst, explained why the Pink-ball troubled all the batsmen.

February 25, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

ENG vs IND

Twitter reacts as India suffers dramatic collapse on Day 2 of third Test

The hosts lost 5 wickets inside 11 runs as they collapsed from 114/3 to 125/8.

February 24, 2021 Sayanta Sengupta

WATCH: “F**k off,” says Virat Kohli on Joe Root’s dismissal in Pink-Ball Test

Kohli, who was pumped up after Root’s dismissal, uttered the slang.

February 23, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Fantasy Tips

India vs England 3rd Test Fantasy Tips: Key Picks, Probable XI & More

While Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav could return for the hosts, the visitors are expected to have James Anderson, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley back for the third Test.

February 23, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

India vs England 2021 3rd Test: Statistical Preview, Milestones & More

India have played only just one Test with the SG pink ball so far and it is interesting to note that the pacers picked 27 of the 29 wickets in the game. Meanwhile, England, who have better experience of playing with the pink-ball.

February 23, 2021 aditya sportstiger

IND v ENG 3rd Test Preview: Team News, Stats, Probable Playing XI & Lot More

With the series levelled 1-1, both sides will eyeing on the finale seat at the Lord’s for the World Test Championship.

February 18, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Joe Root set to miss ODI series against India; might head back home after last Test

While the 30-year-old is not a part of England’s T20I squad, he could also be rested for the ODIs as part of the rotation-policy. The England Team management is expected to retain the T20I squad for the ODI series as well.

February 16, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Wasim Jaffer trolls Kevin Pietersen after latter congratulated India for defeating England ‘B’ team in second Test

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer, who is known for his witty social media remarks, was quick to comment on Pietersen’s post.

February 16, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

England announce 17-man squad for Pink-Ball Test, Moeen Ali to return home

While explosive wicketkeeper-batsman Johnny Bairstow, speedster Mark Wood and opener Zak Crawley have returned in the squad, left-arm all-rounder Sam Curran has missed out.