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‘Genius’ Joe Root becomes ‘England’s greatest’ with record-breaking feat against Sri Lanka

Root broke the record set by his former captain for the highest number of Test centuries for England

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2024

Michael Vaughan takes a dig comparing Virat Kohli and Joe Root's Test record

NEW DELHI: Joe Root achieved a significant milestone during the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's, equaling Alastair Cook's England record of 33 Test centuries. Despite a nervous moment on 99, Root elegantly guided Lahiru Kumara for a boundary to reach his hundred off 162…

The Times of India · Aug 30, 2024

Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after scoring record England century

Root equalled Sir Alastair Cook’s record for the most Test centuries by an England batter.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024

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England: Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after stunning century equals Alastair Cook record

Graham Thorpe took his own life earlier in August

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2024

Joe Root puts England on top against Sri Lanka with record-equalling century

After being put in by Sri Lanka at Lord’s, England reached 358-7, largely thanks to Joe Root making 143 to join Alastair Cook on 33 Test centuries

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024

Five talking points ahead of England’s Test series against Sri Lanka

Ollie Pope steps in as skipper in the absence of Ben Stokes and Dan Lawrence gets the chance to impress.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

A closer look as Joe Root moves ahead of Brian Lara on Test run-scorers list

Root moved beyond 12,000 runs at Edgbaston.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024

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How Joe Root compares as he closes in on Brian Lara on Test run-scorers list

West Indies great Lara scored 11,953 runs in 131 Tests, with Root 13 behind on 11,940 in 142 games after his second-innings 122 in the second Test.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

5 of James Anderson’s best moments across his 187 Tests for England

Anderson’s maiden Test wicket 21 years ago has had a prominent airing.

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024

Life after Jimmy: England forced to confront future with Ashes in mind

Possible replacements to lead the attack have been tried in recent years without definite candidates emerging. Now, big decisions loom

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024

Five golden summers: when English cricket bathed in Anderson’s magic

From his breakthrough World Cup in 2003 to bamboozling Kohli a decade later, here are five of Jimmy Anderson’s best years

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

What links Martina Navratilova and Alastair Cook? The Saturday quiz

From Cai Guo-Qiang’s Sky Ladder to the Chipmunk Song, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2024

'I can't believe I'm hearing this...': Mark Waugh disagrees with Alastair Cook's 'they're not robots' defense

NEW DELHI: England faced a crushing defeat by an innings and 64 runs in the culmination of the five-match series in Dharamsala on Saturday, marking a disappointing end to their tour of India. Despite showcasing some resilience in earlier Tests, Ben Stokes' side faltered in the final match, drawing criticism…

The Times of India · Mar 10, 2024

Ageless Anderson’s 700 milestone only enhanced by England’s suffering

Claiming landmark wicket during drubbing by India is fitting for a player who is still oddly full of fighting spirit

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2024

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The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

2012 series against England was turning point of my career: Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin reflects on his journey to 100 Tests, learning from past failures, and cherishing key performances.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2024

England’s junior tweakers thrive on Stokes’ brawny arm around shoulder

Finally feeling valued and trusted, Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley have exploded into form with the ball in India

The Times of India · Feb 24, 2024

4th Test: Alastair Cook lauds Joe Root for Bazball-defying hundred

NEW DELHI: Joe Root's century in the fourth Test, which defied the Bazball, was praised by England legend Alastair Cook, who also made the inevitable comparison with India captain Rohit Sharma.

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2024

'Take him out of the firing line…': Alastair Cook advocates for Jonny Bairstow's exclusion from Ranchi Test

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook has made a strong case for Jonny Bairstow's exclusion from the upcoming Ranchi Test against India, citing a need to shield the player from further disappointment in what has been a challenging series for him.

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024

Crawley and Duckett have put an end to rolling cast of England openers

After a decade of top-order batters struggling badly, the little and large combination have stylishly solved the problem

The Times of India · Feb 6, 2024

Joe Root struggling with 'Bazball', feels Alastair Cook

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook believes that senior batter Joe Root is losing his "balance" and natural game in the current Test series against India because to his desperation to fit into captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum's "Bazball" plans.

The Times of India · Feb 4, 2024

'Ripped the heart out of England...': Alastair Cook commends Jasprit Bumrah's masterclass in reverse swing

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook hailed Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional reverse swing performance, asserting that the Indian bowler bowled at awkward angles, rendering him unplayable.

The Times of India · Feb 3, 2024

'He is even above Don Bradman…': Yashasvi Jaiswal earned high praise for rescuing India in second Test with big hundred

NEW DELHI: Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten century, 179*, emerged as the saving grace for India on the opening day of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam on Friday.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

‘All at sea’: Alastair Cook says Sharma and India were baffled by positive England

Alastair Cook, the former England captain, has said India ‘weren’t sure where to turn or what to do’ halfway through the first Test

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

Stokes keeps England’s vision clear as golden chance awaits in second Test

England captain’s empathy has helped his side thrive and they will have his full backing again against an under-strength India in Visakhapatnam

Newslaundry · Jan 31, 2024

In Pope’s attack, glimpses of Pietersen’s 2012 knock. But English Bazball will still need India tweak

If you can’t resist comparisons across different eras of English batters, you may have already put Ollie Pope in Ian Bell’s mould, and not merely for his short and stocky frame. After all, Pope resembles Bell’s compact presence at the crease, technical poise in building an innings, and an often…

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