Joe Root admits first Test century in Australia was a "relief"

Dec 14, 2025

Root kick-started his Ashes series in Australia with two single-digit scores at Perth, with his Test legacy as an all-conquering legend in question. However,...

What a player: Ben Stokes hails Joe Root after win over New Zealand in Lord's Test

Jun 05, 2022

England skipper Ben Stokes went on all praise for Joe Root, who smashed a century in the first Test against New Zealand in Lords.

Ashes: Stokes' recovery looks promising, he's been brilliant, says Root

Nov 11, 2021

Queensland [Australia], November 11 : England Test skipper Joe Root on Thursday said he is hopeful of Ben Stokes' availability for the first Ashes...

Ashes: Expected too much from Stokes in 1st Test, admits Root

Dec 15, 2021

Adelaide [Australia], December 15 : England Test skipper Joe Root has admitted that he expected too much out of all-rounder Ben Stokes in the...

Eng vs Ind: Root registers third successive ton as hosts pile pressure on visitors

Aug 26, 2021

Headingley [UK], August 26 : England skipper Joe Root brought up his 23rd Test century on Thursday here at Headingley, Leeds.

"He will get that 100 this time around": Ponting backs Root for maiden Test hundred on Australian soil

Oct 22, 2025

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes there's every chance Joe Root will break his century drought in Australia during this Ashes series.