'Why are you captain then?' Ponting questions Root's captaincy following England's defeat

Dec 21, 2021

Melbourne [Australia], December 21 : Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has criticised England captain Joe Root following the visitors' defeat in the second Ashes...

Don't think I've seen worse-performing team in Australia: Ponting slams England

Dec 29, 2021

Melbourne [Australia], December 29 : Former England skipper Ricky Ponting has slammed Joe Root-led England for their dismal performance in the first three Ashes...

Root excellent batter but a poor captain, says Ian Chappell

Dec 19, 2021

Melbourne [Australia], December 19 : Former Australia captain Ian Chappell labelled Pat Cummins as the most inspirational leader and he termed Joe Root the...

Joe Root becomes 9th cricketer to score 22,000 international runs

Dec 27, 2025

England star batter Joe Root hit another milestone in cricket as he became only the ninth batter to score 22,000 international runs. Joe Root...

Root was never going to be successful leader, he is 'poor captain': Ian Chappell

Jan 30, 2022

Melbourne [Australia], January 30 : Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell has said that Joe Root is a poor captain and the Three Lions' Test...

Joe Root finishes 2021 with third-most calendar year Test runs in history

Dec 28, 2021

Melbourne [Australia], December 28 : England captain Joe Root added another feather to his cap on Tuesday as he finished the calendar year with...