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...

'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.

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...

Joe Root dethrones Eoin Morgan to script massive record for England in ODIs

Feb 09, 2025

Joe Root eclipsed his former compatriot and captain Eoin Morgan for the most fifty-plus scores for England in men's ODIs.

England leaves Stokes, Atkinson out of second Test; Root steps up as interim skipper

Jun 10, 2026

The England cricket team have left out Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson from their squad for next week's second Test against New Zealand at...