Root responds to Vaughan criticism
Joe Root sprung to his side’s defence after former England captain Michael Vaughan’s brutal comments about the England batting collapse.
Root hits fifty after early SA strikes
Joe Root raced to a 40-ball 50, despite the Proteas’ quick start toppling England’s openers as the hosts go to lunch on day two at 85-2.
I’m in a dreamworld – Root
Joe Root was ecstatic about his performance, which saw him become the sixth England skipper to score a ton on his captaincy debut.
Battle of debutant captains
The Proteas and England both enter unchartered waters in the first Test as new skippers lead the respective sides. Who will emerge victorious?
We’ve got the best team in the world – Flintoff
Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff believes England have the best team in world cricket and tips the hosts to beat the Proteas in the Test series.
Kallis and AB in Root’s all-time XI
Joe Root has picked Jacques Kallis and AB de Villiers in his all-time XI.
England ease to victory in opener
Joe Root’s century allowed England to cruise to a comfortable eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy.
Root lands Test captaincy
Joe Root has been named England’s new Test captain.
Catch or no catch?
Media have labelled England batsman Joe Root’s dismissal as a ‘Herschelle Gibbs’ catch.
Windies hold nervy England to 155
Excellent bowling, aided by some poor shots, enabled West Indies to restrict England to 155-9 in the World T20 final in Kolkata on Sunday.
Cook closes in on 10 000
England skipper Alastair Cook believes the fourth and final Test at Centurion can be used as an opportunity for the players to cement their places in the team.
England take first-day honours
Joe Root and Ben Stokes led a magnificent fightback to regain the initiative against New Zealand on day one of the first Test at Lord’s on Thursday.
