England's Ben Stokes named skipper for first Test against West Indies in Joe Root's absence
London/IBNS: England all-rounder Ben Stokes will captain the side for the first time next week as Joe Root will miss the first Test against West Indies, England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed.
The Ashes: England 200/5 on day 3 in reply to Australia's big total
Manchester: In reply to Australia's 497, England are a bit under pressure as they have lost five wickets for 200 at stumps on day 3 in the fourth Test match of the Ashes here on Saturday.
World Cup: Joe Root helps England to thrash Windies by 8 wickets
Southampton, Jun 14 (IBNS): Riding on Joe Root's century, England thrashed Windies by eight wickets in a World Cup match at The Rose Bowl here on Friday.
Root moves back into top five of Test Rankings
Dubai, Feb 13 (IBNS): England captain Joe Root has moved into the top five in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after his fine century in the third Test against the Windies in St Lucia, which his side won by 232 runs on Tuesday.
Joe Root signs long-term deal with Yorkshire
London, Dec 8 (IBNS): England Test captain Joe Root has signed a new three-year contract extension with Yorkshire, keeping him at Emerald Headingley until the end of 2022, the club said.
First Test: England put 285/9 on opening day, R Ashwin picks up four wickets
Birmingham, Aug 1 (IBNS): After opting to bat first, England posted 285 runs for the loss of nine wickets on the first day of the opening Test match against India here on Wednesday.
Joe Root vaults to a career-high second ranking
Dubai, July 18 (IBNS): England batsman Joe Root’s back-to-back centuries have helped him vault into second place in the latest MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings that have also seen India’s spinner Kuldeep Yadav break into the top-10 for the first time in his career.
Joe Root vaults to a career-high second ranking
Dubai, July 18 (IBNS): England batsman Joe Root’s back-to-back centuries have helped him vault into second place in the latest ICC ODI Player Rankings that have also seen India’s spinner Kuldeep Yadav break into the top-10 for the first time in his career, an official press release stated.
Root, Morgan help England beat India in 3rd ODI, clinch series 2-1
Leeds, July 18 (IBNS): Joe Root hammered a century and Eoin Morgan added 88 runs as England defeated India by eight wickets in the third ODI match to clinch the series here on Tuesday.
Joe Root hits 113 as England post 322/7 against India
London, July 14 (IBNS): Indian bowlers struggled as English batsman Joe Root hit a memorable century that helped his side post 322 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the second ODI match here on Saturday.
Joe Root is fit to play first ODI: Eoin Morgan confirms
Sydney, Jan 13 (IBNS): England's limited overs captain Eoin Morgan has confirmed that Joe Root has recovered from illness and he his fir to play the first one-day international against Australia in Melbourne on Sunday.
Joe Root confirms England squad for third Test against West Indies
London, Sept 6 (IBNS): England Captain Joe Root has confirmed that Toby Roland-Jones will return to the line-up for the third Investec Test at Lord's.
Champions Trophy 2017: England 310 all out in 49.3 overs against New Zealand
Cardiff, June 6 (IBNS): In a group match of the tournament, England scored 310 runs losing all their wickets in 49.3 overs against New Zealand, in the Champions Trophy 2017, on Tuesday.
Joe Root appointed as England Test team skipper
London, Feb 13 (IBNS): England cricketer Joe Root has been named as the skipper of the English Test squad.
Pakistan eyes direct qualification for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Dubai, Jan 11 (IBNS): With the holding of the ICC Test Championship mace, an event of the distant past, former world champion Pakistan sets its sights on direct qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 when it takes on the in-form reigning world champion and number-one ranked Australia in a five-ODI series starting in Brisbane on Friday, an official release stated.