Joe Root

England cricketer

Joseph Edward Root is an English international cricketer who plays for England in Tests and ODIs. He captained the Test team from 2017 to 2022. He plays for Yorkshire in English domestic cricket. Root is currently the leading run-scorer among active batsmen, the second highest run-scorer of all time in Test cricket and the highest run scorer for England. Root is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketer of his era and among the finest England has produced. He was part of the England team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup, where he top scored for England. As of March 2026, he has topped the ICC rankings for Test batsmen on ten occasions.

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Root’s 99 Not Out Seals England ODI Win

Joe Root’s unbeaten 99 led England to a four-wicket win over India in the second ODI, levelling the series at 1-1.

Joe Root happy to sacrifice ton for victory ESPN Cricinfo — Jul 16, 21:44 PM
Joe Root hits unbeaten 99 as England level ODI series with India The Guardian — Jul 16, 20:26 PM
‘Told my wife don’t have the fight left in me’: Stokes explains retirement call The Indian Express — Jun 29, 03:08 AM
Inside Ben Stokes' bombshell retirement: The dressing-room confidants he told first, why Brendon McCullum was not surprised... and how the battle with England chiefs unfolded behind the scenes Daily Mail — Jun 28, 23:56 PM
Ben Stokes admits he was ‘burnt out’ after quitting as England captain The Independent — Jun 28, 20:30 PM
Ben Stokes: 'I didn't have any more fight left in me' after Ashes loss ESPN Cricinfo — Jun 28, 19:42 PM
England test captain Stokes to retire from international cricket The Straits Times — Jun 28, 19:14 PM
England Test captain Ben Stokes announces international retirement Irish Times — Jun 28, 15:26 PM
Joe Root told Gus Atkinson ‘get it done’ as England level ODI series with India The Independent — Jul 16, 21:17 PM
Joe Root stranded on 99 but England level ODI series with win over India The Independent — Jul 16, 20:17 PM
'I don't have any more fight left in me': Ben Stokes reveals reason behind shock retirement Times Of India — Jun 29, 01:39 AM
Main character Stokes on brand to the last ABC News — Jun 29, 00:59 AM
Ben Stokes reveals why he is quitting international cricket after shocking team-mates and fans with retirement during Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand: 'I burnt myself out' Daily Mail — Jun 28, 20:25 PM
England captain Ben Stokes announces instant retirement from international cricket Birmingham Live — Jun 28, 15:32 PM
Joe Root becomes first England batter to be stranded one short of a century in ODI cricket history Times Of India — Jul 16, 21:19 PM
Root delivers again for England to level ODI series against India Sky Sports — Jul 16, 20:58 PM
‘I don’t think I have any fight left in me’: Ben Stokes explains reasons behind England retirement decision The Independent — Jun 28, 18:53 PM
Ben Stokes marks England retirement in extraordinary fashion but New Zealand dominate The Guardian — Jun 28, 18:46 PM
Stokes steps down as England captain and announces international retirement Sky Sports — Jun 28, 15:25 PM
'England can learn from phenomenal Root' - but are they doing so? Sky Sports — Jul 16, 22:15 PM