Root, Bairstow star in run chase as England close in on victory

England staged a stunning turnaround on day four of the fifth Test at Edgbaston as Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put on a stellar 150-run stand to leave the hosts just 119 runs away from completing their record run-chase in red-ball cricket. India began the day with a 257-run lead, but the visitors capitulated with […]

England dominate as Root scores 3rd Ton of series

England piled on the pressure on Day 2 of the 3rd Test as they consolidated their position with the bat to finish with a 345-run first-innings lead. Led by an excellent century from Joe Root – who became the 1st batter to score three consecutive tons twice in a year – and half-centuries from the […]

Root century, Bumrah 5-fer set up riveting Day Five

The 1st Test between India and England at Trent Bridge is building up to a crescendo after a fascinating see-saw day four which saw plenty of high-class cricket from both sides. Joe Root led the charge for England with one of the finest centuries of his career to wipe out India’s deficit and give the […]

Root scores double-century on Day 2 of India Test

England and Joe Root continued their dominance on Day 2 of the 1st Test match in Chennai. The England captain scored a stunning 218 to become the first opposition player to score a double hundred in India since Brendon McCullum all the way back in 2010. Root has continued his fine form from the Sri […]

2nd Test, New Zealand vs England Day 4 preview: A lot depends on Root in England’s quest for win

Dismissing Root will not be an easy task tomorrow, which can be the turning point for New Zealand.

2nd Test, New Zealand vs England Day 3 preview: Can Root change his and England’s fortunes?

Stumps, Day 2: New Zealand 375 (Latham 105, Mitchell 73; Broad 4/73, Woakes 3/83) lead England 39/2 (Burns 24*; Henry 1/10) by 336 runs.

England vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 4 preview: Root resistance key for England

England batsmen need to continue showing resistance and bat through the first session to stand any chance of securing victory.

ICC World Cup 2019 most runs, wickets after England vs New Zealand: Immovable Root and Williamson, Wood takes a leap

Jonny Bairstow hit a ton to lead England’s way to the semi-final. His 107 off 99 balls placed him at the 7th position. Lockie Ferguson, although didn’t play the match against England manages to hold the second place.

ICC World Cup 2019 most runs, wickets after England vs Sri Lanka: Root 3rd, Archer on top, Malinga enters top ten

Root (424) is 3rd now, 1 behind Shakib and 23 behind Warner. With 15 wickets, Archer shares top spot with Starc.

World Cup 2019 wrap: Standout player, biggest dud, best quote – Root, Finch, Shakib, Rohit, Morgan feature in week 3 wrap

The week 3 wrap chronicles the splendid performances of Root, Finch, Rohit, Shakib and Morgan, the failure of Afghan bowlers, Williamson's hundred, and a du Plessis quote.