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India.com
15 hours ago
- Sport
- India.com
Joe Root Is Just Two Runs Away From Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's ‘THIS' Historic Record In England
As the much-anticipated Test series between India and England kicks off at Headingley, all eyes will be on Joe Root, not just for his form or leadership, but for a record that could mark a significant moment in the history of India–England cricketing battles. The former England captain is on the verge of surpassing a monumental record held by Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar's Benchmark in England–India Tests Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, holds the record for the most Test runs by any player in India–England matches played in England, with a tally of 1,575 runs. Tendulkar achieved this feat across 17 Tests, averaging 54.31, with 4 centuries and 8 fifties. Root Just Two Runs Away from Making History Joe Root currently stands at 1,574 runs in just 15 Tests against India in England, boasting a staggering average of 74.95. He has already scored 7 centuries and 5 fifties, indicating not only consistency but dominance in home conditions against a high-quality Indian attack. With just two more runs, Root will surpass Tendulkar and become the highest run-scorer in India vs England Tests played in England, a symbolic record that highlights his mastery of red-ball cricket. Root vs India: A Rivalry of Excellence Joe Root's success against India isn't limited to English soil. Across all Tests against India, Root has scored 2,846 runs in 30 matches at an average of over 58, with 10 centuries, the most by any England player in this rivalry. He has often been the thorn in India's side, playing match-defining knocks at crucial moments. While bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah have managed to trouble him (Bumrah has dismissed Root nine times), the Englishman's ability to bounce back and lead from the front has been remarkable. He is the biggest threat to India in the 5 match test series, and if India wants to seal the series then they shoould have a separate plan for Joe Root.
India.com
17 hours ago
- Sport
- India.com
Why Joe Root Is The Biggest Threat To India In The Upcoming Test Series?
As India and England gear up for their much-anticipated Test series opener at Headingley, one name stands out as the most formidable challenge for the Indian bowling unit: Joe Root. The former England captain and modern-day great remains the bedrock of England's red-ball lineup and poses the biggest threat to India's hopes of a strong start to the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Unrivalled Form in World Test Championship Joe Root has been in sublime form throughout the ongoing WTC 2023–25 cycle. With 1,968 runs to his name at an average of over 54, Root has not only been consistent but also dominant across varying conditions. His ability to anchor innings, accelerate when needed, and outlast quality attacks makes him England's most dependable run machine. A Nightmare for Indian Bowlers Root's record against India is not just good, it's elite. In 30 Test matches, he has scored 2,846 runs at an average exceeding 58, including 10 centuries. Some of his finest performances have come against India, whether at home or in subcontinental conditions. Even during India's dominant 2024 series at home, Root was one of the few English players to resist collapse, showcasing his adaptability to spin and reverse swing alike. His footwork against Indian spinners and composure against pacers like Bumrah and Shami make him the most complete batter in England's ranks. Motivated by Milestones and Legacy Joe Root is on the cusp of rewriting the history books. He's closing in on Ricky Ponting's tally of 13,378 Test runs and could surpass Rahul Dravid's run total against India during this series. His quest to solidify his place among the all-time greats makes this series more than just another bilateral contest for the Yorkshireman; it's legacy-defining. India's Game Plan Must Center Around Root From a strategic standpoint, India must treat Root's wicket as the key to cracking the English lineup. While England's 'Bazball' approach encourages aggression and risk, Root remains the glue that holds the innings together. His discipline often allows others around him, like Brook or Stokes, to play freely. Bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, who has dismissed Root 9 times in Tests, will be crucial in setting the tone. Field placements, reverse swing, and sustained pressure will be needed to unsettle Root early, something India failed to do consistently in previous encounters.
India Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Jasprit Bumrah vs Joe Root: Test battle in numbers
Jasprit Bumrah vs Joe Root: Test battle in numbers Joe Root and Jasprit Bumrah have shared a long-standing rivalry in Test cricket over several years Bumrah and Root have competed against each other in 24 Test innings to date Bumrah has had the wood over Joe Root, dismissing the England great 9 times Root has scored 286 runs off 559 balls against Bumrah, averaging 31.77 Their first face-off was in the 2018 Test series in England. In that series, Bumrah dismissed Root twice, conceding 44 runs off 127 balls Bumrah dominated Root in the 2021 England series, taking his wicket three times During the 2024 India-England series at home, Bumrah again dismissed Root three times Only Pat Cummins (11 dismissals) and Josh Hazlewood (10 dismissals) have dismissed Root more often than Bumrah in Tests
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Joe Root Sends Warning To Team India Ahead Of Tour: "Our Record At Home..."
As star England batter Joe Root gears up for an action-packed year of Test cricket featuring home series against India and an away Ashes series against Australia, the veteran said that the opportunities in front of the group are "epic" and added that their current opponents India have "all bases covered." Root's first major test challenge this year would be the five-test series against India, starting on Friday in Leeds. But after that, from late November onwards, he will be featured in the away Ashes in Australia, aiming to win their first away series against arch-rivals since 2010-11. During these two series, Root, placed fifth among the highest run-getters in Tests with 13,006 runs, will continue to chase Sachin Tendulkar's all-time tally of 15,921 runs. Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the first Test, Root said, "You can only be excited. These are the series you play for. The opportunities in front of us are epic." "You know The Ashes is coming and you will be asked about it. People will be trying to relate stuff in the India series to that, but you have a job to do against a brilliant team." "You look at India's progression as a team across all formats, and they have all bases covered - great seam attack, talented batters and a very strong spin attack." "They are going to compete anywhere in the world, but our record at home makes for a fantastic series. We will go into it with confidence but also with a huge amount of respect for what they will bring," he concluded. Against India in 30 Tests, he has made 2,846 runs at an average of 58.08, with 10 centuries and 11 fifties. His best score is 218. In home conditions against India, Root's batting average shoots up to 74.95. He has made 1,574 runs in 15 Tests and 25 innings, seven centuries, and five fifties. His best score is 180*. However, his record against Australia is not as impressive, having made 2,428 runs in 34 Tests and 65 innings at an average of 40.46, with four centuries and 18 fifties. In 14 Tests played in Australian conditions, this average drops to 35.68, with 890 runs scored in 27 innings, with nine fifties and no centuries. Root also reflected on his England journey so far since his debut 13 years back, saying that he wants to continue enjoying playing without any pressure of an away Ashes ton, while remembering the "raw feeling of being 10 years old or younger - watching my dad play or being in the garage or garden with my brother." "I am not saying sticks in the ground with a taped-up tennis ball pretending you are at the MCG or Lord's, but waking up, opening the curtains and praying it is not raining so you can play that day and trying to harness those feelings." "I think how lucky I am to play for England. You play at amazing venues around the world, experiencing different cultures and everything else the sport has to offer - friendships, opportunities." "Trying to keep a broad mind on those things is more of a motivator than trying to plan too far ahead. Soak in and enjoy the good times," he concluded.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
India might lack the experience but we won't take them lightly: Root
With several big names having recently retired — Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Stuart Broad and James Anderson, to name a few — the Indian and England Test teams must now go through a period of transition. There is, however, one comforting constant. If ever England need an experienced statesman to carry the load, they can turn to Joe Root. A prolific run-scorer with 153 Tests under his belt, Root has revelled as the side's batting mainstay. Speaking ahead of the start of the five Test India-England series, Root reminisced about being a wide-eyed youngster making his Test debut against India in 2012. Among the greats of the game, Root expects a tough fight from the Indians, even as he misses going up against his ultimate contemporary, Virat Kohli. Excerpts: You are 283 runs short of overtaking Rahul Dravid to become the fourth highest run scorer in Test cricket history. If you could go back to the start of your career, did you ever think that you would ever reach this milestone? I couldn't believe my luck when I walked out to bat in that debut Test match in Nagpur. I would have been so proud of myself if I had just played that Test alone. To get the opportunity to play so many games for England is obviously a huge privilege for me. It is something I'm extremely proud of. It's been so much fun till now. I want to keep going and enjoying it for as long as I can. Patience, stubbornness, willingness to bide one's time — these are qualities that make classical Test batting. Do you think that these qualities are in short supply in today's game? No, I don't think that Test cricket is short on those things. It is just that cricket across all formats is ever evolving, it's ever changing. Players are always trying to find different ways to get ahead of the curve, to try and outsmart the opposition, and stay ahead of trends. In Test cricket, teams have more modes of operandi now. There is more variety - you have different types of bowlers, more left armers, more varied spinners, and guys who use the crease a lot more than they would have done 20 years ago. There are a lot more subtle changes that I think the introduction of white-ball cricket and T20 cricket has provided Test cricket. But the element of stubbornness, willingness to be tough and outlast — these are all really important qualities even now, even if the game is played a little bit quicker. What do you make of this Indian team, especially considering the new leadership and relatively inexperienced batting line-up? I think that this is an extremely talented Indian team. Indian cricket has a huge amount of depth now across all formats. It must be quite difficult sometimes to pick a playing eleven because there are so many good players to pick from. It is going to be a really strong series on both ends. Obviously, we're a very strong side in our own conditions, but India have got a lot of bases covered. They've got a brilliant seam attack, quality spinners at home and away and so much talent with the bat. They might lack that experience that they may have had on previous tours, but we won't be taking them lightly. India are going to play good, strong, hard cricket. They always do. It should be a ripper of a series. How do you view Shubman Gill, the new India Test captain? I think he'll want to put his stamp on things. He'll want to lead his team in his own way. It's always exciting for any team when they start a new era. We've been through that ourselves with Ben (Stokes) in the last couple of years. It's been so much fun, and I'm sure it'll be the same for the Indian players. We expect some high-quality cricket. What more could you want, really? As a player, you want to play against the best teams in the world and you want to perform in those environments. And we'll have some brilliant crowds. There'll be great atmosphere in the grounds. We're expected to have good weather this week, so it should be a great start to things and a very exciting five matches ahead. Virat (Kohli) and Rohit (Sharma) will not feature in this series. Do you feel the competitiveness between India and England will reduce as a result? Cricket is poorer with them not being around. They are two Indian legends, who have done amazing things for Indian cricket for such a long period of time. But their departure brings an opportunity for others to step in and show what they can do for India. So it'll be a slightly different look to things, but we still expect it to be highly competitive. Does Kohli's retirement reduce the motivation when it comes to your competition with him? I never felt like I've been in competition with Virat. He is someone I've always admired and thought, 'Wow, what a player.' I'm sure he's going to do special things for India for a long period of time to come yet in ODI cricket. But I've never felt like I was competing against him. You're trying to play the situation. You're trying to play the bowlers in front of you. But yes, when you play against Virat, he makes his presence felt and known. That's his nature as a player, and that's how he gets the best out of himself. I'll miss those battles we had on the field, but as I say, it just provides new opportunities for other players to try and put their mark on Test cricket and create new dynamics. You are 15 centuries away from Sachin Tendulkar's record of most number of hundreds in Test cricket. Do you think that you'll be able to break this record? It's always dangerous when you set yourself targets and records. I think you always end up letting yourself down or being disappointed because you've either set the target too low or you've missed it and you've fallen short. What keeps me motivated is trying to find ways of affecting the game as frequently as possible. And that could come in many different ways, shapes and forms. It might be catching at slip, it might be trying to nick a few wickets with off-spin. Hopefully, a lot of the time will be with scoring heavily with the bat. But that all comes down to managing the situations, managing the conditions well, and the different bowler types. There are reports that the ICC plans to introduce four-day Tests. What are your views on this proposal? I don't really understand why you'd need to change it to four days. Especially coming from England where it rains a lot, you're basically asking for more draws, which nobody really wants. You don't want a match to peter out on day four because there's not enough time left. It doesn't really make sense to me. You're basically saying you're losing out on that for — I don't really understand for what reason — other than trying to clear a couple of days in the calendar. (Watch India's tour of England from June 20 (3.30 p.m.) live on Sony Sports Ten 1 & Sony Sports Ten 5 channels).
