JOE ROOT

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Joe Root set to stand in as England captain after Ben Stokes is made unavailable

Joe Root will stand in as England captain for the second Test against New Zealand after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were made unavailable following a breach of team protocols.

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England's Joe Root honoured to be 'in the conversation' with Sachin Tendulkar

Joe Root has paid tribute to Sachin Tendulkar while closing in on the all-time Test run-scoring record, insisting that being mentioned alongside the Indian legend is an achievement in itself.

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Harry Brook, Joe Root set to play domestic cricket ahead of New Zealand Test series

Harry Brook will play two first-class matches ahead of England's home Test series against New Zealand in June while Joe Root will take part in three games, county side Yorkshire have confirmed.

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Joe Root shines as England level ODI series against Sri Lanka in Colombo

Joe Root played a match-winning knock to help guide England to a five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in Colombo and level the three-match ODI series at 1-1.

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Joe Root and Harry Brook dig England out of trouble as rain halts Ashes swansong

England wrestled back control of the opening day of the fifth and final Ashes Test, reaching 211/3, but inclement weather would have the final say in Sydney on Sunday.

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The Ashes: Joe Root to the rescue as England clinch day one at the Gabba

England legend Joe Root rescued his team as they finished day one of the second Ashes test on 325/9 in Brisbane on Thursday night.

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