Joe Root rises to 2nd in ICC Test batting rankings as Steven Smith falters; Cameron Green’s standout performance boosts him up, while Nathan Lyon and Glenn Phillips see notable gains in bowling and batting respectively amidst shifts in the rankings.
Root lauds the exceptional performance of young spinners, bolstering England’s confidence in leveling the series. He emphasizes the importance of batting freedom to set a challenging target for India in tough conditions.
Root’s departure from the Bazballapproach leads to a traditional style of play, resulting in his maiden century amidst England’s early struggles in Ranchi. His partnership with Ben Foakes helps stabilize the innings after losing five wickets in the morning session.”
Ian Chappell has asked Joe Root to abandon the much-hyped Bazball batting technique.
Ben Duckett credits India for their comeback in the 3rd Test while defending Joe Root’s dismissal and acknowledging Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unfortunate retirement.
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Star England batter Joe Root’s poor show with the bat continued as he was dismissed for just 18 runs on Day 3.
Deep Dasgupta assesses KL Rahul’s wicketkeeping abilities for India in the Test series against England, acknowledging his skills but highlighting the challenges, while recent reports suggest team management may prefer KS Bharat for the role.
England’s Joe Root, who debuted for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023, opts out of IPL 2024 a day before the retention deadline, citing the need for a break. Royals express respect for Root’s decision, acknowledging his positive impact on the team and his role in nurturing young talents.
Joe Root discussed teammate R Ashwin, Riyan Parag, and Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson.
Former Test captain hopes sighter of Indian conditions could help 50-over World Cup plans
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019
