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Steve Smith reached his 37th Test hundred in Sydney in 219 innings, bettering Sachin Tendulkar. (AP Photo)

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.

Prior to the Ashes, Root had never scored a Test hundred in Australia. (Reuters Photo)

'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

Joe Root celebrates his 41st Test century in the SCG Ashes Test on Monday. (AP Photo)

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 parents Matt and Helen. (Screengrab via TNT Sports X)

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.

The West Australian newspaper, perhaps with a Perth hangover, had branded England's highest Test scorer, just 2235 behind Sachin Tendulkar, as a 'dud Root Down Under' prior to the second Test. (Reuters Photo)

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

An elated Joe Root celebrates his first Ton in Australia during second Ashes Test at Gabba. (PHOTO: AP)

How Aussie openers Matthew Hayden and Greg Blewett scared the world in the event of Joe Root not scoring a 100

December 04, 2025 10:06 pm

Hayden who had backed Root to get a 100 had been certain of it in the face of Blewett saying a Root century wouldn't happen

Joe Root has been on an extraordinary run of form over the past five years (AP Photo)

Joe Root joins Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting in exclusive club after ending Test century drought in Australia

December 04, 2025 9:01 pm

Joe Root became the first English player and just the fourth overall to register 40 career centuries in Test cricket.

With his partnership with Root on 54 off 69, Brook went for a big booming drive off Mitchell Starc with minimal footwork second ball of the 40th over. (AP Photo)

'Oh Harry!': Michael Vaughan in disbelief, Stuart Broad raises questions as ex-England stars react to Brook's dismissal

December 04, 2025 6:14 pm

Harry Brook's steady stand with Joe Root on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test ended in a way that left some of England's former stars visibly frustrated in commentary boxes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.