Joe Root set for second spell as England Test skipper

Jul 24, 2026

England batter Joe Root is likely to get another spell as Test captain after the retirement of skipper Ben Stokes from international cricket. Root's...

"Just give it to them": Stokes questions England's decision to overlook Brook for Test captaincy

Aug 04, 2026

Joe Root got another spell as Test captain after the retirement of Stokes from international cricket.

'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...

Joe Root named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of 2021

Jan 24, 2022

Dubai [UAE], January 24 : England captain Joe Root on Monday was named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of 2021.

"Lot of good things to build on": Joe Root praises England's performance after Lord's win over Pakistan

Aug 31, 2026

England Test captain Joe Root praised his team's all-round performance after the Three Lions secured a commanding 194-run victory over Pakistan in the second...

Eng vs Ind: Bumrah's spell was real turning point of game, believes Root

Sep 06, 2021

London [UK], September 6 : England captain Joe Root stated that Jasprit Bumrah's spell was the real turning point of the game after the...