Tag: Joe Root
ENG Vs IND, 4th Test: Who Needs Ashwin When You Have Bumrah, Says Former England Bowler Chris Tremlett
Within minutes of India's 157-run victory against England in the fourth Test at The Oval, former England bowler Chris Tremlett waded into the controversy over the exclusion of off-spinner R Ashwin and said who needs him when Jasprit Bumrah was in the Indian team. ....
Joe Root Concedes Moeen Ali Was 'underappreciated', Says He Will Be Missed
England skipper Joe Root has said that all-rounder Moeen Ali's retirement from Test cricket was a huge loss for him as well as for "the group" for "so many different reasons", and added that he was "underappreciated" for his efforts. ....
Tim Paine Lambasts Kevin Pietersen, Says Ashes Will Go Ahead With Or Without Joe Root
Australian Test skipper Tim Paine has asked former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen to mind his business and not influence his country's players from taking a call on the Ashes series, scheduled to commence in December this year. ....
Ashley Giles Backs Joe Root To Halt Play If England Players Face Racial Abuse During Ashes
Ashley Giles, the director of England men's cricket on Sunday said that he would back captain Joe Root in halting play if any racist behaviour was detected among crowds during the upcoming Ashes series in Australia. ....
Ben Stokes Included In England's Ashes Squad Of 12; Jimmy Anderson Rested
All-rounder Ben Stokes has been included in England's 12-member squad for the opening Ashes Test beginning at The Gabba on December 8, putting to rest speculation that he might not be considered for the first Test as he is returning to competitive cricket after a long time. ....
The Ashes: Never Seen Leadership Qualities In Joe Root, Says Brendon McCullum
Former New Zealand player Brendon McCullum has said that while the cricketing fraternity speaks highly about Joe Root as a "very good leader", he hasn't seen that quality in the England Test captain. ....
The Ashes: Massive Lightning Strikes Halt Play At Adelaide As Fans Joke Zeus Has Come To Woeful England's Aid Against The Aussies
ASHES rivals England and Australia were forced to take shelter as LIGHTNING flashed around the Adelaide Oval on day two of the second Test. ....
Ashes, 2nd Test: Joe Root Surges Past Tendulkar, Gavaskar In List Of Most Test Runs In A Year
England captain Joe Root continues his stellar run-making spree with the bat in Test cricket in 2021 as he surged past legendary India batters Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar in the list of most Test runs in a calendar year. ....
Ashes, 2nd Test: Kevin Pietersen Slams England Batters' Approach Against Nathan Lyon
Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has slammed the approach of the visitors' batting order against Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon in the ongoing second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval. ....
Ashes, 2nd Test: Australia Beat England By 275 Runs To Go 2-0 Up At Adelaide
Australia were made to work hard by England but the hosts didn't give up to secure a 275-run win on day five of the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Monday. ....
