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Ashes: ‘We’re well and truly in this game’ – Joe Root positive despite Australia’s 44-run lead after Day 2 of Gabba Test | Cricket News

Joe Root of England (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) England captain Joe Root remains confident about his team’s chances in the day-night second Ashes Test, despite Australia gaining a 44-run advantage on day two in Brisbane.Root’s outstanding knock of 138 not out, his first century in Australia, helped England reach 334 in their first innings.Australia […]

AUS v ENG | Joe Root saved our eyes: Grace Hayden’s hilarious reaction to batter’s hundred

Joe Root’s maiden Test hundred has given Grace Hayden a massive sense of relief. Grace, the daughter of legendary cricketer Matthew Hayden, took to Instagram to thank the gods that her father would not have to run naked around the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Matthew Hayden had jokingly promised that he would run nude in Melbourne […]

‘Absolutely filthy’: ‘Gutted’ Nathan Lyon voices anger after being dropped from Gabba Ashes Test | Cricket News

Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon said he was “absolutely filthy” after learning he had been left out of the second Test of the Ashes series against England in Brisbane on Thursday. Lyon also explained whether he had spoken with the Australian team management after the decision.Australia opted for an all-pace attack for the Brisbane Test, […]

Mitchell Starc completes Ashes century with Joe Root’s wicket; Australian becomes 1st left-arm pacer to reach milestone

Joe Root’s struggles against Mitchell Starc continued on Friday as the former England captain was dismissed for a duck on the first morning of the first Ashes 2025-26 Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth. In the process, Root’s search for an Ashes century Down Under continued. The right hander has two Ashes tons in […]

Ashes 2025: Freed from captaincy, Joe Root ready to end century dry spell Down Under

Joe Root believes he is better equipped than ever to conquer Australia and finally end his long-standing century drought when England travels Down Under for the 2025 Ashes. Speaking to Sky Sports at a celebrity padel event in Sheffield, the 34-year-old expressed confidence in his form and mindset ahead of what promises to be another […]

Joe Root could face Virat Kohli’s fate with another poor Ashes in Australia: Monty Panesar

Former England spinner Monty Panesar feels Joe Root could well be on the same Test career decline as Virat Kohli in the later stages of his career, if he once again fails to score in Australia. The upcoming Ashes tour promises to be a stern challenge not only for England as a team but also […]

IND vs ENG 5th Test: ‘He’s all in!’ – Joe Root confirms Chris Woakes will bat despite pain on Day 5 | Cricket News

Joe Root (X- Sahil Malhotra) TimesofIndia.com in London: Joe Root walked into the press conference at The Oval with a smile, but behind it was the frustration of a job left unfinished. After playing a classy knock of 105, his third century of the series and 13th against India, Root admitted he was disappointed not […]

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: India should have been celebrating a series win in England; instead have gaps to fill for future | Cricket News

India’s captain Shubman Gill sits before the starts of the day five of the fifth cricket test match between England and India at The Kia Oval in London, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) New Delhi: At the end of Day 25 of what had been a remarkable five-match Test series, India were the […]

IND vs ENG 5th Test: Chris Woakes ready to bat left-handed if needed in Oval decider | Cricket News

England’s Chris Woakes (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) England all-rounder Chris Woakes is prepared to bat left-handed if required on the final day of the fifth Test against India. Woakes injured his shoulder while diving to save a boundary on Day 1, and there were questions over whether he would be able to bat if needed. But […]

IND vs ENG 5th Test: ‘Is it too late to call him out of retirement?’- Shashi Tharoor reignites debate over Virat Kohli’s absence in England series | Cricket News

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor sparked discussion about India’s Test cricket performance against England by highlighting the absence of former captain Virat Kohli, as India faced a crucial loss in the ongoing series. Taking to social media, Tharoor emphasized how Kohli‘s leadership, intensity, and batting prowess could have influenced the match outcome. Shashi Tharoor’s Tweet […]