Joe Root

Joe Root produced another masterclass innings of 99 not out as England claimed a four-wicket win over India in Cardiff, drawing the three-match ODI series level heading into the decider.

Joe Root produced a masterclass innings of 99 not out to guide England to a four-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Cardiff, levelling the three-match series heading into the decider.

Joe Root dug England out of trouble with a measured, run-a-ball 76 not out to guide the hosts to 258 in the first one-day international against India at Edgbaston.

Joe Root admits uncertainty surrounds the England captaincy after deputising for Ben Stokes in a chastening 253-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test.

England were beaten by 253 runs at The Oval as New Zealand levelled the series 1-1. Jamie Hall delivers his verdict on every member of Joe Root's side.

Joe Root is holding England together in the second Test at The Oval, but a world-record target of 463 makes final-day survival look the best realistic outcome for the hosts.

Joe Root has etched his name even deeper into cricket history by becoming only the second player ever to reach 14,000 Test runs, joining the legendary Sachin Tendulkar at the pinnacle of the game.

Joe Root stood firm with an unbeaten 75 to keep England's hopes alive in the second Test against New Zealand, as the hosts closed day four on 182-5 chasing a record 463.

Joe Root is back at the helm for England's second Test against New Zealand but insists he's taking nothing for granted, while revealing he's long admired what Ben Stokes has built with Brendon McCullum.

Ben Stokes has been omitted from England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand following a nightclub incident, with Joe Root making a remarkable return to the captaincy.

Joe Root has been named interim England captain following Ben Stokes' removal from the squad pending investigation into a nightclub incident.

Joe Root starred with the ball as Yorkshire pulled off a remarkable 75-run Championship victory over Somerset despite trailing by 112 runs after the first innings.