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'No malice': After recent drinking scandal, Joe Root hopes Harry Brook's WWE beer celebration is 'received the right way'

January 28, 2026 10:33 am

After Brook marked his century in Colombo, he celebrated by stripping off his batting gloves, clashing them together, and tilting them toward his mouth as if taking a drink, referring to the iconic ring entrance by WWE legend "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

‘One of best coaches I’ve worked with’: Joe Root bats for McCullum after Ashes disaster

January 25, 2026 7:33 pm

Root batted for both Brook and McCullum after the captain-coach duo one their first ODI victory abroad while in charge of England’s white-ball team.

‘The worst pitch I’ve ever played on’: Harry Brook & Joe Root slam Colombo pitch after 5-wicket win vs Sri Lanka in 2nd ODI

January 25, 2026 5:07 pm

The visitors fielded six spinners and bowled 40.3 overs of spin - the most by England in an ODI - bundling out Sri Lanka for just 219.

Steve Smith pips Sachin Tendulkar with 37th Test century at SCG, surpasses England legend in Ashes ton tally

January 06, 2026 11:59 am

Steve Smith also overhauled England legend Jack Hobbs with his 13th Ashes century, now only second to the all-time record of Don Bradman who piled on 19 hundreds against England in only 63 innings.

Ashes | ‘He’s got such incredible hand-eye coordination. He is always looking to throw punches…’: Joe Root praises Travis Head

January 05, 2026 10:05 pm

Australian batsman Travis Head is now the fifth highest run-getter in Ashes this century with his tally of 528 runs in the ongoing Ashes.

Why Joe Root’s troubles against Cummins, Hazlewood and Bumrah prevent him from becoming an all-time Test great

January 06, 2026 10:42 am

How else can one determine greatness if not performances against the very best? Else, so many really good batsmen can waltz into that exclusive club. Root hasn't earned that one of the GOATs tag yet.

'I don’t think he will lose his hunger... will play another Ashes in Australia': Michael Vaughan on Joe Root's hunger for runs

January 05, 2026 8:27 pm

England batsman Joe Root scored his second Test hundred in Australia with his knock of 160 against the hosts in the final and fifth Test of the Ashes at Sydney

STATS: Joe Root narrows Sachin Tendulkar's lead to under 2000 runs, equals Ricky Ponting with 41st Test century in Sydney

January 05, 2026 8:57 am

Ashes: Joe Root marked the first international Test ton of 2026, a milestone that drew him level with Australia legend Ricky Ponting at 41 Test centuries, only behind Sachin Tendulkar and Jacques Kallis.

Joe Root's father recollects how wife went into labour listening to commentary of 1990 Melbourne Test from Ashes

December 05, 2025 2:35 pm

When Joe Root scored a century on the first day of the Pink Ball Test at the Gabba, it was his first ton in Australia in what was his 15th Test Down Under.

How a newspaper went from 'Average Joe' to 'He's not a bad Root'

December 04, 2025 10:33 pm

How the Western Australian grudgingly conceded that Root wasn't a 'dud Root' after his ton in 30th innings down under - 4,395 days after his first one in Australia

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1st Test, Day 1: Joe Root celebrates milestone with century as England punish India

February 05, 2021 7:01 pm

Joe Root celebrated his 100th Test with an unbeaten 128 against India as he and opener Dom Sibley put the tourists in a commanding position in the opening match on Friday.

Joe Root is back: England skipper slams double ton against New Zealand

December 03, 2019 9:13 am

Joe Root announced his return to form by bringing up his third double century on Monday, giving England a much-needed boost in the second Test against New Zealand.

Ashes 2017: Australia on brink of series lead after convincing start

November 26, 2017 4:50 pm

Ashes 2017: Australia need just 56 runs to go one up in the series after England were skittled out for 195 off 71.4 overs.

These WAGs of England, Australia cricketers will set Ashes 2017 on fire

November 16, 2017 4:32 pm

As England prepare for the 70th edition of Ashes, players of both the teams will be supported by their partners from the stands. Here is a lookout of all the leading ladies - wifes, girlfriends - of the cricketers participating in Ashes 2017, which is expected to be another intense series.

Virat Kohli becomes leading ODI run-scorer in 2017: See complete list

August 31, 2017 6:48 pm

Virat Kohli took over as the highest run getter in 2017 by adding 131 runs to his tally to go up to 907 runs. He has now overtaken Faf du Plessis and Joe Root for the top spot in the 50 over format.

ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Revamp complete, England eye maiden title

June 01, 2017 12:19 am

Chasing their maiden ICC Champions Trophy title and with Australia, New Zealand in their group, England face a tough challenge to make it into the playoffs and lift their first title.

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