Joe Root
Q&A: Can England bounce back to level series in fifth Test against India?
The final Test gets under way at Old Trafford on Friday.
Sep 7, 15:05
Jos Buttler and Jack Leach return as England bid to salvage India series
Defeat by 157 runs at the Kia Oval has left the hosts 2-1 behind going into Friday's decider at Emirates Old Trafford.
Sep 7, 12:00
Joe Root wants England to show more steel in big moments after fourth Test loss
A see-saw series swung back in the tourists' favour as they roared to a 157-run victory in the fourth LV= Insurance Test.
Sep 6, 18:55
A look at some other times batting has let England down after fourth-Test defeat
England crashed to 147 for six as Ollie Pope fell for two and Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali for ducks.
Sep 6, 17:36
England on verge of defeat after afternoon slump against India
Six wickets were lost in the session, including that of Joe Root.
Sep 6, 15:57
England suffer difficult morning in pursuit of record total
Rory Burns and Dawid Malan were dismissed while only 54 runs were added.
Sep 6, 13:19
On this day in 2017: Ben Stokes gets his name on second Lord's honours board
Ben Stokes took six for 22 against West Indies to make his way on to the bowling honours board at the home of cricket.
Sep 6, 12:05
Ollie Pope gives England edge but India openers stall momentum
Ollie Pope righted the ship with stands of 89 and 71 with Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali.
Sep 3, 18:49
Chris Woakes back with a bang for England as bowlers dominate at the Oval
Chris Woakes took four of the 13 wickets to fall on the opening day of the fourth Test against India.
Sep 2, 19:01
India claim England are wary of facing Ravichandran Ashwin on a spinning track
Ravichandran Ashwin has not played yet in the series.
Sep 1, 16:20
'I think about who I'm representing' - Moeen Ali on England vice-captain honour
Joe Root hailed the all-rounder as a "natural leader" with a "brilliant cricket brain" after choosing the 34-year-old to be his new right-hand man.
Sep 1, 14:21
England captain Joe Root hits top spot in ICC Test batting rankings
He has scored six centuries since the turn of the year including three in the current series with India.
Sep 1, 09:47
England-India series could be remembered as one of greats - Chris Silverwood
The two teams are level at 1-1 heading into the fourth Test.
Aug 29, 13:34
Ollie Robinson rips through India as England secure massive innings victory
India lost eight wickets in day four's opening session at Headingley as the hosts squared the series.
Aug 28, 12:55
Dawid Malan hails Joe Root as Test great after sixth century of 2021
Joe Root became only the third England batsman to hit six centuries in a calendar year.
Aug 26, 20:20
Joe Root leads tributes as former England captain Ted Dexter dies aged 86
Dexter won 62 England caps between 1958 and 1968 and captained the side on 30 occasions.
Aug 26, 20:10
Joe Root hits record-equalling century as England soar in third India Test
England were 423 for eight at stumps, leading by 345.
Aug 26, 19:10
Joe Root equals England's record for number of tons in a calendar year
Joe Root's 121 came off 165 balls as England moved into a strong lead in Leeds.
Aug 26, 19:07
Joe Root and Dawid Malan put India to the sword as England continue to dominate
The hosts are building a huge first-innings lead in Leeds.
Aug 26, 16:04
Virat Kohli: England 'provoked' India into match-winning reaction in second Test
India claimed a see-saw contest at the home of cricket by 151 runs, taking the bragging rights following an extended war of words in the middle.
Aug 24, 16:53
Joe Root remains upbeat despite Mark Wood joining England's lengthy injury list
The Durham quick misses the third Test against India, starting at Headingley on Wednesday, due to a shoulder injury.
Aug 23, 14:50
England captain Joe Root up two places to second in ICC Test batting rankings
The Yorkshireman is now only below New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson in the standings.
Aug 18, 10:12
England left to rely on Joe Root once more as India eye unlikely victory
The hosts were reduced to 67 for four at tea.
Aug 16, 16:11
England's Moeen Ali predicts new-ball battle on final day of second India Test
Day four ended with everything to play for at the home of cricket.
Aug 15, 19:51
Advantage England after absorbing fourth morning at Lord's
India wiped out England's lead but at the loss of three wickets.
Aug 15, 13:26
Jonny Bairstow struggles to find words to describe Joe Root heroics at Lord's
England captain Joe Root made 180 not out on day three of the second Test against India.
Aug 14, 19:53
Joe Root hits fifth century this year as masterclass changes face of second Test
Joe Root went undefeated through the entire third day to finish on 180 not out.
Aug 14, 19:01
Joe Root hits fifth century of the year to lead England closer to India's total
Jonny Bairstow added a half-century as the hosts reached tea on 314 for five.
Aug 14, 16:00
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow keep India at bay as England make solid progress
The pair took their fifth-wicket stand to 108.
Aug 14, 13:23
James Anderson hails 'super human' Joe Root after England duo shine again
James Anderson claimed the 31st five-wicket haul of his Test career while captain Joe Root finished the day unbeaten on 48.
Aug 13, 20:01
England duo James Anderson and Joe Root carry the fight against India
England were in resilient form as the home of cricket turned 'Red For Ruth' in a fundraising effort for the Ruth Strauss Foundation.
Aug 13, 18:57
Joe Root's Test record as he becomes England's second highest run-scorer
Only Sir Alastair Cook has scored more runs for England in five-day cricket.
Aug 13, 17:09
England bowlers mount Lord's fightback as India lose four wickets before lunch
Opener KL Rahul lasted just two balls before he fell to Ollie Robinson on 127.
Aug 13, 13:20
England release Ollie Pope back to his county ahead of second Test with India
The 23-year-old will play for Surrey against Derbyshire instead.
Aug 12, 10:25
Joe Root welcomes return of 'confident' Moeen Ali for second Test with India
The all-rounder has been added to England's squad at Lord's.
Aug 10, 15:03
Chris Silverwood: Haseeb Hameed making a very strong case for England recall
A broken finger cut short an eye-catching start to Haseeb Hameed's England career in India in November 2016.
Aug 9, 14:45
The sporting weekend in pictures
Jason Kenny took his Olympic gold tally to seven, Leicester beat Manchester City in the Community Shield but there was a series defeat for the Lions.
Aug 9, 05:00
First Test between England and India ends in draw as rain washes out final day
For England captain Joe Root it maintained a proud record of never losing a Test in which he has scored a century.
Aug 8, 16:09
Enjoy the moment - Joe Root urges England to embrace 'fun' of India challenge
Root scored a fine 109, guiding his side to 303 all out as they transformed a 95-run deficit into a 208-run lead.
Aug 7, 20:23
Classy century from captain Joe Root sets up thrilling Test finale for England
Joe Root went toe to toe with India's pedigree pace attack and came away with a stylish 109.
Aug 7, 19:14
