England, Joe Root and test

Joe Root England's T20 test future verdict given as 2026 World Cup plan emerges
Joe Root has long been a mainstay in England’s Test and ODI sides but his T20 credentials have often been questioned leading to doubts over his future
Why Joe Root could be the key ingredient in England's ODI test in India
Jos Buttler believes Joe Root could hold the key to success in three ODIs against India as the England captain urged his side to “double down” on their approach despite a T20 series thrashing.
Joe Root returns to ODIs as England name XI for first match against India
Joe Root is set to return to England's ODI squad for the opening game against India for the first time in the format since the 2023 World Cup. Root's inclusion aims to bolster England's middle-order.
Joe Root makes England T20 return stance clear as Brendon McCullum urged to call him up
More than five years have passed since Joe Root took part in a T20 international for England, but calls have been growing for the 34-year-old to return to the fold
Joe Root has ‘crucial role’ to play in ODI series – England captain Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler believes Joe Root could hold the key to success in three ODIs against India as the England captain urged his side to “double down” on their approach despite a T20 series thrashing.
IND vs ENG: Joe Root returns as England announce playing XI for first ODI in Nagpur
Joe Root will feature in an ODI match for the first time since the 2023 World Cup. The former captain will bat at No. 3 for England in the series opener in Nagpur on Thursday.
Root to return for England in opening ODI against India
England batsman Joe Root will make his first ODI appearance since 2023 after being named in the team to face India in the opening match of the series in Nagpur on Thursday.
India vs England: Joe Root returning to ODI cricket at number three in batting order confirms Jos Buttler
Hes one of the great players of the game in all the formats, says England white-ball captain Jos Buttler ahead of Joe Roots return to the ODI side for the first time in 15 months; Three-match ODI seri
Joe Root back in England ODI team for first time since 2023 Cricket World Cup
He’s one of the great players of the game in all formats and a vital part of ODI cricket for England for a long time,” captain Jos Buttler said Wednesday. “I’m excited
'Not anyone's fault that rise of T20s coincided with me...': Joe Root on limited T20 appearances for England
Joe Root ended the SA20 2025 as the third-highest run-getter in the tournament for the Paarl Royals in just eight matches, ...
Exclusive | Joe Root's runs help, but the person he is makes a huge difference to the squad: Jason Roy
In part two of Jason Roy’s exclusive conversation with Firstpost, the England opener heaps praise on long-time teammate and ...
Joe Root: 'T20 is about problem-solving, just on a much quicker scale than I've mostly been doing'
The former England Test captain is not the first name you think of when white-ball cricket comes to mind, but he's still a force in the shorter formats ...