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Steve Smith stands out as different to the rest as he takes place among the greats

The Australian batter will enter the 10,000 Club for Test runs to less fanfare in Sri Lanka but with a career record that is as unique as his style

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2025

2024: A look back at the year’s notable sporting moments in numbers

Joe Root, Luke Littler and Dame Sarah Storey were among those to enjoy a memorable 12 months.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

Luke Littler named on six-strong Sports Personality of the Year shortlist

Teenage darts player Luke Littler is in contention to become the youngest winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award since 1958

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024

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Alastair Cook proposes alternative to 'confusing' World Test Championship format

Former England captain, Alastair Cook, has expressed his confusion regarding the World Test Championship's format. He shared his thoughts prior to the second Test between New Zealand and England.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2024

I was impressed – Sir Alastair Cook backs Jacob Bethell to keep England spot

The 21-year-old was drafted in for an unplanned Test debut in Christchurch and has retained his place at number three

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

Former England captain hails brave 'India' for not playing this player in Perth Test

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook has commended India's bold decision to exclude veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin from their playing XI for the opening Test in Perth.

The Times of India · Dec 3, 2024

Joe Root: ‘Winning the Ashes in Australia would mean more than anything’

England’s record-breaking batter is set for his 150th Test and, he tells Donald McRae, he will play for as long as he loves the game

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024

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Alastair Cook believes neither Virat Kohli nor Steve Smith stand closest to Joe Root

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook feels that Kane Williamson of New Zealand is the only player who can equal the in-form Joe Root at this "precise moment in time."

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2024

Can Joe Root break Sachin Tendulkar's record? Alastair Cook gives his verdict

NEW DELHI: Joe Root has the potential to overtake the great Sachin Tendulkar as the most prolific run scorer in Test cricket history, according to former England captain Alastair Cook.

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2024

Joe Root could break this 'elusive' Test record, says England legend Alastair Cook

NEW DELHI: Joe Root, the 33-year-old Yorkshireman, surpassed Alastair Cook's record England tally of 12,472 runs during the first Test match against Pakistan, where he scored an impressive 262 runs.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2024

AB de Villiers, Alastair Cook, India legend Neetu David inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council on Wednesday named South African legend AB de Villiers, former England captain Alastair Cook and India legend Neetu David as the latest inductees in the ICC Hall of Fame.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2024

Alastair Cook becomes 33rd England player inducted into ICC hall of fame

Alastair Cook has said he feels ‘privileged’ to be the latest England Test cricketer to be inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024

How England ripped up the record books in ‘phenomenal’ Test win over Pakistan

England stormed to a record-breaking victory against Pakistan in the first Test at Multan

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024

Harry Brook targeted dad’s record during triple ton for England against Pakistan

Until Brook, no Englishman had made a treble since Graham Gooch’s 333 against India in 1990.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024

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The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024

A statistical look at England’s huge total in first Test against Pakistan

Joe Root became England’s all-time record run scorer on Wednesday before Harry Brook took centre stage by reaching a triple century on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2024

Joe Root makes England vow after breaking Test record

Marathon century in Multan secures place in English cricket history

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2024

Like a cricketing Michelangelo, Joe Root has chiselled his name in Test history

Modest England batter passed Cook’s runs milestone with a typically understated 35th century – and there’s more to come

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Joe Root says he has ‘plenty left to do’ after breaking England Test runs record

Root batted all day in Multan to reach 176 not out.

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Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2024

Record-breaking Joe Root goes big alongside Harry Brook as England close in on Pakistan

Root moved past Sir Alastair Cook to go top of England’s run-scoring chart

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Relentless Joe Root breaks England Test runs record with century in Pakistan

Root finished the day on 176 not out.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Selfless Joe Root is England’s greatest and ‘incredible attribute’ ensures there’s more to come

Root breaks Alastair Cook’s record and becomes England’s highest-ever Test run-scorer

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Joe Root racks up hundred after becoming England’s record Test run-scorer

By tea he had defied painful pangs of fatigue to reach 119 not out, carrying England’s innings to 351 for three.

The Times of India · Oct 9, 2024

Can Joe Root break Sachin Tendulkar's Test records?

On the third day of England's opening Test in Pakistan, Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook on the all-time Test run-scorers list, now only trailing three players in total. The question remains: how high will he climb before retiring?

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Alastair Cook reacts as Joe Root breaks his England Test runs record

Joe Root reached a historic milestone during England’s Test match against Pakistan in Multan

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Sir Alastair Cook backs Joe Root to become all-time leading Test run scorer

Root overtook Cook’s England mark during the first Test in Pakistan.

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