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Joe Root
Joe Root plays down absence of Ben Stokes
England skipper Joe Root believes his team will not be weighed down by the possible absence of all-rounder Ben Stokes in the initial stage of the upcoming Ashes series.
28 October 2017
Joe Root pleased with England's performances in home series against South Africa and West Indies
England skipper Joe Root expressed satisfaction over his team's performance during the home Test series against South Africa and West Indies.
13 September 2017
Cricket World Player of the Week - Alastair Cook
England opening batsman Alastair Cook is the Cricket World Player of the Week for his stellar performance in the first Test against West Indies at Edgbaston.
22 August 2017
Cook, Root put England in dominant position on day one
Alastair Cook and Joe Root had a memorable outing with the pink ball as England went on to amass 348 for three at stumps on day one of the first Test at Edgbaston.
18 August 2017
Cricket World Player of the Week - Shikhar Dhawan
India opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan is the Cricket World Player of the Week for setting up a massive 304 run victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
31 July 2017
Joe Root marathon knock of 184 revives England hopes
Joe Root had a memorable debut to his captaincy as he amassed an unbeaten 184 run knock to help England post 357 for five at stumps on day one of the first Test against South Africa at Lord's.
7 July 2017
Sarfraz Ahmed named captain of Champions Trophy team of tournament
International Cricket Council on Monday announced Champions Trophy's team of the tournament with the victorious skipper of Pakistan named the captain.
19 June 2017
Cricket World Player of the Week - Nathan Lyon
For registering the best figures by a bowler in Bengaluru during the second Test against India, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
6 March 2017
Joe Root announced England Test captain
England have announced Joe Root as the new Test captain following Alastair Cook's decision to step down from the role last week.
13 February 2017
Alastair Cook backs Joe Root to reach new heights with captaincy
Alastair Cook is confident that handing over the responsibility of captaining the England Test team can help Joe Root reach new heights in his career.
9 February 2017
Joe Root turns down IPL offer
England vice-captain Joe Root has made himself unavailable for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2017 tournament to spend time with his newborn son.
19 January 2017
Cricket World Player of the Week - Kedar Jadhav
For scoring the sixth fastest century for India in the One-Day Internationals during the Pune game against England, Kedar Jadhav is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
16 January 2017
Joe Root has temperament to lead England - Virat Kohli
Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli believes Joe Root has all the attributes to take the reins of the England team.
15 December 2016
Cricket World Player of the Week - Virat Kohli
For recording his career best score of 235 and helping India to an innings victory in the fourth Test against England in Mumbai, Virat Kohli is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
12 December 2016
Joe Root has high praises for Indian skipper Virat Kohli
England vice-captain Joe Root has credited Indian skipper Virat Kohli for his team's success in the ongoing Test series.
7 December 2016
Cricket World Player of the Week - Steven Smith
For his blistering knock of 164 off just 157 deliveries, helping Australia secure a 68-run victory in the first One-Day International in Sydney on Sunday, Steven Smith is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
5 December 2016
England captain Alastair Cook receives Joe Root's backing
England vice-captain Joe Root has come in full support of skipper Alastair Cook and backs him to lead the team for "years to come".
2 December 2016
Cricket World Player of the Week - Virat Kohli
For his knocks of 167 and 81 in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam, Indian captain Virat Kohli is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
21 November 2016
Cricket World Player of the Week - Rangana Herath
For picking a 13-wicket haul in the second Test against Zimbabwe and leading Sri Lanka to a 2-0 series whitewash in Harare, veteran left-arm-spinner Rangana Herath is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
14 November 2016
Joe Root, Rangana Herath climb to second position in their respective ICC rankings
England batsman Joe Root has reclaimed the second position in the International Cricket Council Rankings for batsmen after his century against India in the first Test in Rajkot.
14 November 2016