Tag: Joe Root

Ricky Ponting knows nothing about England dressing room: Root

England skipper Joe Root hit back at former Australia captain Ricky Ponting and said he knows nothing about his team or what is going on in their dressing room. Earlier, Ponting termed Root as a “little boy” leading England in the ongoing winter’s Ashes tour against Australia. “He’s entitled to his opinion, but he doesn’t...

December 25, 2017

3rd Ashes Test: Picture Perfect

December 19, 2017

Joe Root defends underperforming veterans after Ashes loss

"I'd like to think so," Root said when asked if Cook, Broad and Anderson would still be in the team in 12 months.

December 19, 2017

Virat Kohli grabs second position in ICC Test rankings

Kohli's double ton was followed by a 50 in the 2nd innings as he finished with 610 runs in the series.

December 7, 2017

2nd Ashes Test: Starc, Hazlewood lead Australia to win

Holders England now face the prospect of losing the series in next week's third Test in Perth.

December 6, 2017

We are not amused: England motivated by ‘headbutt’ laughs

An England team have not won or drawn a series in Australia after losing the first Test since 1954-1955.

December 1, 2017

1st Ashes Test, Day 3: After Smith’s century, Root puts England in lead

At stumps, Root (5) and Mark Stoneman (19) were on the crease fighting the Aussie pace attack.

November 25, 2017

Spotlight falls on Steve Smith, Joe Root on Ashes stage

Smith may be an unorthodox run-scorer but he is currently top of the Test rankings.

November 22, 2017

Joe Root tells Australia to ‘bring it on’ for Ashes

Root said he expected a "hostile... very loud and rowdy atmosphere" in Brisbane.

November 14, 2017

Craig Overton presses Test claims in England’s big tour win

Overton is now firmly in line to make his Test debut at the Gabba for the opening Test of the series.

November 12, 2017

Ben Stokes’ absence chance for youngsters: Joe Root

Stokes, who got into a brawl outside a bar, will not travel to Australia.

October 28, 2017

England-West Indies second ODI abandoned

Only 11 minutes play was possible at the Nottingham ground.

September 21, 2017

England must hit the ground running in Australia: Michael Vaughan

England, fresh from home series wins against South African and the West Indies, head to Australia in November for a five-match series.

September 14, 2017

Joe Root eyes ‘special’ Ashes triumph after Windies win

Joe Root believes England have the capacity to do "something special" by retaining the Ashes in Australia after they wrapped up a 2-1 Test series victory against West Indies at Lord's.

September 10, 2017

England recall Roland-Jones for West Indies decider

England have recalled Toby Roland-Jones for the third and final Test against West Indies.

September 6, 2017

3rd Test: Tom Westley keeps place in unchanged England squad

Westley kept his place in an unchanged 13-man England squad announced on Wednesday.

August 30, 2017

Headingley Test Day 1: West Indies 19-1 against England

Kraigg Brathwaite was 13 not out and nightwatchman Devendra Bishoo one not out.

August 26, 2017