Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Nov. 17 (ANI): England batsman Joe Root is all praise for Virat Kohli, saying he admires the way the swashbuckling Indian batsman constructs his innings and make big contributions across all the three formats of the game.
Dubai [UAE], Nov.14 (ANI): England batsman Joe Root and Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath have moved up to take the second positions in their respective ICC Test player rankings but failed to displace top-ranked batsman Steve Smith and bowler Ravichandran Ashwin.
Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], Nov.9 (ANI): Joe Root and Moeen Ali produced a calm and composed performance as England made a remarkable recovery from a shaky start to move to a respectable 311-4 at stumps on Day One of the opening Test against India at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium
Dubai [UAE], Sept.5 (ANI): England batsman Joe Root has surged into the top five of the ICC players rankings for ODI batsmen for the first time after a stellar performance against Pakistan, which earned him the player of the series award.
Southampton, Aug.25 (ANI): England opener Jason Roy and Joe Root smashed blistering fifties to help their side claim a 44-run win by the Duckworth-Lewis method against Pakistan in the opening ODI of the five-match series here at Rose Bowl Cricket Ground.
London, Aug 7 (ANI): England batting mainstay Joe Root believes that there is still plenty of help for the bowlers at Edgbaston for his team to exploit and dismiss Pakistan on the last day of the third Test and take a 2-1 lead in the four-match series.
Karachi, Aug.2 (ANI): Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has called on his side to knock down England 'pillars' namely captain Alastair Cook and star batsman Joe Root if they want to be on the winnings side in the upcoming Tests.
Karachi, Aug.2 (ANI): After suffering a massive 330-run defeat at the hands of England in the second Test, Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has said his side have been reworking on their plans to counter the threat from English skipper Alastair Cook and star batsman Joe Root.
Karachi, July 26 (ANI): Describing batsman Joe Root as a `world-class player`, England skipper Alastair Cook has admitted that batting with the former had encouraged a 'blocker like him' to go for the shots in their crushing second Test victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford on Mond
Karachi, July 24 (ANI): Delighted after seeing his hard work finally paying off, England batsman Joe Root has said he felt extremely satisfied after putting his side on course for a series-levelling win against Pakistan at the Old Trafford.
Manchester, July 22 (ANI):England skipper Alastair Cook and Joe Root on Friday put up a strong batting performance as they gave the hosts a solid start on the opening day of the second Test here at Old Trafford.