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IPL 2023: Joe Root makes much-awaited debut in RR-SRH clash
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IPL 2023: Joe Root makes much-awaited debut in RR-SRH clash

Joe Root was acquired by RR for his base price of Rs 1 crore at the IPL 2023 Player Auction in Kochi in December.

IPL 2023: Joe Root 'excited' to be a part of the tournament
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IPL 2023: Joe Root 'excited' to be a part of the tournament

Former England captain Joe Root will be making his IPL debut with Rajasthan Royals in the 2023 season.

New Zealand vs England: Tourists dominate rain-affected Day 2, early declaration key says Joe Root
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New Zealand vs England: Tourists dominate rain-affected Day 2, early declaration key says Joe Root

England are on the verge of a series sweep after dominating day two, reducing New Zealand to 138-7 when rain forced an early end, having earlier declared their first innings at 435-8

New Zealand vs England: Harry Brook, Joe Root centuries put visitors in charge on Day 1 of second Test
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New Zealand vs England: Harry Brook, Joe Root centuries put visitors in charge on Day 1 of second Test

Harry Brook’s score was his highest in Tests, beating his 153 against Pakistan in December, and was his fourth century in his last five Tests.

England's Joe Root aims to use ILT20 experience to improve white-ball game in ODI World Cup year
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England's Joe Root aims to use ILT20 experience to improve white-ball game in ODI World Cup year

While Root has played more than 150 ODIs, he still feels leagues like the ILT20 will give him the necessary versatility as England aim to retain the 50-over World Cup in India later this year.

ILT20: Dubai Capitals sign England batter Joe Root
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ILT20: Dubai Capitals sign England batter Joe Root

Joe Root, England's leading Test batter, has not played in a T20I since 2019.

IPL 2023 Auction: From Kane Williamson to Joe Root, star players who could go unsold
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IPL 2023 Auction: From Kane Williamson to Joe Root, star players who could go unsold

There are a select few players with great reputation who could go unsold at the IPL 2023 player auction that takes place in Kochi on 23 December.

Pakistan vs England: Joe Root bats left-handed to counter spin; Watch Video
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Pakistan vs England: Joe Root bats left-handed to counter spin; Watch Video

Joe Root was dropped at mid-wicket on the first ball he tried to play as a left-hander. He didn’t continue to switch the stance subsequently.

Watch: Joe Root’s ‘ingenious’ way to shine ball on Jack Leach’s head during 1st Pakistan-England Test
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Watch: Joe Root’s ‘ingenious’ way to shine ball on Jack Leach’s head during 1st Pakistan-England Test

David Gower who was in the commentary box accompanying Hussain termed the former England captain's move as “classic and ingenious.”

Watch: England’s Joe Root feeds kitten at Pindi Cricket Stadium ahead of first Test
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Watch: England’s Joe Root feeds kitten at Pindi Cricket Stadium ahead of first Test

Apart from numerous appreciatory remarks directed towards Root, some users referred to some hilarious reasons behind the act, taking a subtle dig at Pakistan’s hospitality.

Joe Root warns rivals that England are no 'one-trick pony'
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Joe Root warns rivals that England are no 'one-trick pony'

England's fortunes in the red-ball game have been transformed under their new leadership team of head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes

‘I would say Babar Azam’: Mahela Jayawardene on player who can dethrone Joe Root as top Test batter
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‘I would say Babar Azam’: Mahela Jayawardene on player who can dethrone Joe Root as top Test batter

Babar is the only player in the top three in the batters' rankings in all three formats, occupying the top spot in each of the white-ball formats and currently ranked No.3 in Tests.

India vs England: Scintillating Bairstow, visitors' top-order woes and other talking points from Edgbaston Test
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India vs England: Scintillating Bairstow, visitors' top-order woes and other talking points from Edgbaston Test

England pulled off their highest-ever chase in Test cricket to level the five-Test series against India 2-2 and retain the Pataudi Trophy. Here are five talking points from the series finale.

England complete dramatic turnaround with thumping win over India
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England complete dramatic turnaround with thumping win over India

England chased down a target of 378 runs by 7 wickets in the fifth Test of the series.

We are trying to rewrite how Test cricket is played: Stokes lauds England's dominant performance
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We are trying to rewrite how Test cricket is played: Stokes lauds England's dominant performance

England have announced themselves as a powerful Test team with the change in leadership.

Didn't think of stepping away from the game: Joe Root after England's record win vs India
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Didn't think of stepping away from the game: Joe Root after England's record win vs India

Joe Root played a crucial role in the side's emphatic and record-breaking win against India at Edgbaston.

India vs England Stat Attack: Hosts smash records in historic chase at Edgbaston
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India vs England Stat Attack: Hosts smash records in historic chase at Edgbaston

England put up a stunning show in their second innings to register a historic win, and smashed plenty of records in the process.

India vs England, 5th Test: Twin tons make it 2-2
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India vs England, 5th Test: Twin tons make it 2-2

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow smashed unbeaten tons while stitching a fourth-wicket stand worth 269 as England pulled off their highest chase in Test cricket to level the five-match series.

India vs England, 5th Test: Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow run riot against India
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India vs England, 5th Test: Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow run riot against India

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow took the attack to India as England closed in on a fourth successive winning run chase under their new Test leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.