Joe Root steps down as England Test skipper

London: British cricketer Joe Root has stepped down as the skipper of English Test side.

2nd Test, Day 3: Root's ton helps England take 27 runs lead against India

London/UNI: Skipper Joe Root's hard-fought century (180) helped England take a 27-run lead against India as hosts were bowled out for 391 at stumps on the third day of the second Test, here on Saturday.

England post 477 all out, India end 60/0

Chennai, Dec 17 (IBNS): Playing steadily India finished the second day of the final Test against England at 60 runs for the loss of no wickets here on Saturday.

England struggle at 103/5, trail India by 352 runs

Visakhapatnam, Nov 18 (IBNS): England were left on tough soil as the visitors lost five wickets on the second day of the second Test match, trailing India's first innings score of 455 runs by 352 runs here on Friday.

Root, Herath climb to second positions in ICC Test rankings

Dubai, Nov 14 (IBNS): England batsman Joe Root and Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath have moved up to take the second positions among batsmen and bowlers, respectively, in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after their fine performances in recent matches.

Root-Ali help England reached 311-4 against India on Day 1

Rajkot, Nov 9 (IBNS): Joe Root (124) and Moeen Ali (99*) added crucial 179 runs in the fourth wicket partnership which helped England reach a comfortable margin of 311 runs for the loss of four wickets at the end of the first day of the first Test against India here on Wednesday.

Root, Sarfraz and Bailey lead batsmen’s charge in latest ICC ODI rankings

Dubai, Sept 5 (IBNS) England batsman Joe Root has surged into the top five of the MRF Tyres ICC Players Rankings for ODI batsmen for the first time after a stellar performance against Pakistan, which earned him the player of the series award.