Joe Root

Matt Fitzpatrick, one of three winning Ryder Cup team members in the field, speaks in a press conference prior to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Stephen Pond/Getty Images.

Fitzpatrick gets to Root of why Ryder Cup win left him with 'mixed feelings'

Sam Curran has been bought by the Punjab Knights for nearly £2million.

England star Curran makes history at IPL auction with huge fee

Rory Burns of England trudges off after losing his wicket on the first ball of the Ashes series (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Cook reacts as England suffer disastrous start to Ashes series in Australia

Aaron Finch of Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Hope on the horizon for Ashes, but Finch raises mental worries

Ollie Robinson's England suspension ‘over the top’, says Culture Secretary Olive...

Joe Root, left, and Chris Broad make their way to the nets at the Ageas Bowl as they prepare for the start of the third Test. Picture: PA.

Joe Root urges his players to ‘seize the moment’ as England bid for series victo...

Jofra Archer has been providing a tough test for England’s batsmen in the nets at Old Trafford. Picture: Gareth Copley/Pool/PA Wire

England’s Jofra Archer bowling ‘at the speed of light’ says Joe Root

England captain Joe Root arrives for a net session at Emirates Old Trafford ahead of the second Test. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty

Stuart Broad back for England as pace duo are ‘rested’

West Indies captain Jason Holder leaves the field after taking six wickets against England. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty

Jason Holder leads by example as West Indies make good use of conditions

Mark Wood celebrates with Ollie Pope after taking the wicket of Rassie van der Dussen for 98. Picture; Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Comprehensive series win has England dreaming of the Ashes

England bowler Mark Wood celebrates with team-mates after Stuart Broad had caught Kagiso Rabada. Picture; Stu Forster/Getty

England Victory sets blueprint for the future of young side says Joe Root

England batsmen Ollie Pope, left, and Ben Stokes pick up runs om day one of the Third Test against South Africa at St Georges Park. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty

Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope rebuild for England in Port Elizabeth

Mark Wood during a practice session ahead of the third Test. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty

Mark Wood revved up to provide pace for England as Jofra Archer misses out

England's pacemen Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad leave the field as rain stops play on the fifth day of the second Test. Picture: Peter Parks/AFP via Getty Images

Joe Root tips Jofra Archer to come back strong after tour ends in flat draw

England captain Joe Root celebrates his century on day three of the second Test against New Zealand. Picture: David Gray/AFP via Getty

Joe Root ‘has everyone’s backing’ as England captain ends lean spell

England captain Joe Root during a practice session ahead of the second Test in Hamilton. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty

England captain Joe Root says he’s on brink of return to form

England captain Joe Root trudges off the field after his dismissal. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty

Joe Root wants time to implement change after England’s humbling defeat

He said the story printed by the Sun contained "serious inaccuracies which has compounded the damage caused".

Cricket star Ben Stokes condemns "utterly disgusting" report on a family tragedy

England captain Joe Root was happy to secure a 2-2 draw in the Ashes series. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Joe Root draws positives as England win final Test to level Ashes

The bails fly as England captain Joe Root is bowled by Pat Cummins. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty

England Ashes captain Joe Root fails to flourish after 50 again

Jason Roy has been dropped by England after averaging 18.70 in his five Tests. Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty

Jason Roy dropped as England look to deny Australia series win

England coach Trevor Bayliss enjoys a laugh during a training session ahead of the fifth Test. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty

England coach Trevor Bayliss’ legacy of one-day success doesn’t quite stretch to...

England's top scorer Joe Denly reacts after being dismissed by James Pattinson for 12. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images

England’s dream turns to Ashes as Joe Root’s side are dismissed for 67

Jason Roy, right, stretching with captain Joe Root, passed a concussion test. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty

Joe Root reveals concern for Setev Smith… but urges England to ‘jump’ on his abs...

Steve Smith celebrates his century at Edgbaston.

The Ashes: Sensational Smith reduces England to opening-day footnote

England captain Joe Root at a training session on the eve of the first Ashes Test. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Joe Root aims to fulfil dream as England embark on Ashes quest

England's Chris Woakes, who took six for 17, appeals successfully to claim the wicket of Gary Wilson. Picture: Julian Finney/Getty

England demolish Ireland but Joe Root slams ‘substandard’ Lord’s pitch

Chris Woakes dismisses KL Rahul of India, caught and bowled, during Englands victory at Edgbaston. Picture: Getty.

England rediscover batting verve to keep World Cup bid alive

Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga celebrates taking the wicket of England's Jos Buttler for just 10 runs. Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP

Malinga the destroyer as England suffer setback on World Cup trail

Joe Root celebrates reaching his second century of the tournament as England eased to an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies. Picture: AP.

‘No panic’ as England suffer injuries to Eoin Morgan and Jason Roy

Joe Root celebrates his century at Trent Bridge yesterday but England fell 14 runs short of overhauling Pakistans total of 348. Picture: Getty

Joe Root and Jos Buttler hit tons but England are stunned by Pakistan

England vice captain Jos Buttler and Jack Leach. Picture: Getty

England's cricketers hold their nerve to complete historic clean sweep in Sri La...

Nightwatchman Jack Leach faced one over in the second innings. Picture: Eranga Jayawardena/AP

Sri Lanka build lead but Jack Leach says England bowling is key

Bowler Mark Wood says the England players attend meetings before every big series, when they are told about the dos and donts. Picture: Getty.

Mark Wood won't believe corruption claims without seeing evidence

Alastair Cook leaves the field after being dismissed for 147 in his final Test innings. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Ovation after ovation as Alastair Cook leaves India toiling

India's Ajinkya Rahane tumbles backwards after catching James Anderson in the slips. Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty

Joe Root tells England to get back in driving seat against India

Ben Stokes, centre, during a nets session at Trent Bridge as England finalised preparations for the third Test. Picture: PA

Ben Stokes '˜ready to play' for England in third Test

England captain Joe Root is run out by counterpart Virat Kohli. Picture: Nathan Stirk/Getty

Virat Kohli mocks Joe Root as England stutter after decent start

England's Joe Root reaches his century at Headingley. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Another Joe Root ton powers England to series win over India

Jason Roy celebrates reaching his hundred for England. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Jason Roy's ton leads England to series-clinching win

Kyle Coetzer welcomes Englands Eoin Morgan to Grange CC. Picture: Donald Macleod.

Eoin Morgan unsure if associate answer is in internationals

Joe Root, right, alongside Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed after the drawn NatWest Test series. Picture: PA.

Joe Root: England must not let victory '˜paper over cracks'
Joe Root was thrilled by '¨England's response to adversity at Headingley but has warned their innings win over Pakistan must not be allowed to 'paper over the c...

Ben Stokes, with strapping on his hamstring, bends down to catch a ball in training. Picture: Getty.

Joe Root urges England squad to show '˜pride in the badge'

Pakistans Haris Sohail jumps in the air after hitting the winning runs as Alastair Cook looks on. Picture: Getty.

Sorry England tumble to defeat by Pakistan in first Test

Mohammad Amir celebrates dismissing Jonathan Bairstow during day three of the first Test. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty

Jos Buttler and Dom Bess to the rescue for England

Dom Bess of England bowls during a training session. Picture: Philip Brown/Getty Images

Joe Root backs England debutant Dom Bess to shine

England captain Joe Root answers questions at a press conference following his team's defeat by New Zealand. Picture: Ross Setford/PA

Joe Root promises '˜soul-searching' as England bid to level series

James Anderson speaks at the end the last day of the Ashes. Picture: AP

England '˜outplayed in key Ashes moments' admits Jimmy Anderson

Australia captain Steve Smith, right, and Mitchell Marsh walk off after the fourth Test ended in a draw. Picture: Michael Dodge/Getty

Melbourne pitch under fire as Steve Smith thwarts England

David Warner celebrates after reaching his century during day one of the Fourth Test. Picture: Getty Images

David Warner helps guide Australia to early control in Boxing Day Test

Australia celebrate the final wicket of Chris Woakes in the third Test to win the Ashes. Picture: Jason O'Brien/PA Wire

Trying time for England but Joe Root praises players' efforts

England's Alastair Cook walks out for a nets session at the WACA in Perth. Picture: Jason O'Brien/PA Wire

Players have to smarten up fast, says Alastair Cook

England's Jonny Bairstow speaks to the media in Perth. Picture: Will Russell/Getty Images

We've let Root down, admits Bairstow

Australian players celebrate the final wicket of Jonny Bairstow. Picture: PA

The Ashes 2017: Australia defeat England in second Test

Australia batsman Shaun Marsh jumps for joy after reaching his century. Picture: Jason O'Brien/PA

Joe Root sticks by decision to bowl despite England woes

Australia's Steve Smith hit a century to give his country a first innings lead over England. Picture: AP Photo/Tertius Pickard

The Ashes 2017: Steve Smith's century gives Australia slender lead

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