Joe Root

Tom Henigan In the first of three test matches in Pakistan, England got off to a winning start as they defeated the hosts by an innings and 47 runs. It wasn’t an ideal first innings for England. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat to start off the...

It was a surprisingly clear day in Cardiff as fans packed into the SWALEC stadium ahead of England’s second Champions Trophy fixture against New Zealand. With the competition having already been racked with rain affected games and a horrific weather forecast for the rest of the country, the crowd...

Scrolling through news about the England cricket team the other week, I stumbled across an article by The Sun entitled ‘Who is Play to the Whistle Guest James Anderson?’ Well he’s only England’s all-time leading wicket taker and probably best ever bowler. Play to the Whistle is a light-hearted...

If one was to judge captaincy purely based on tactical nouse, inspired team-talks and eloquence in dealing with media outlets, Alastair Cook’s legacy would be at best quickly forgotten. If we factor Cook’s ability to lead by example, however, and in being instrumental in the creation of a relaxed...

On Monday the ECB announced that Joe Root would be the new England Test captain following Alastair Cook’s decision to step down. How will he fare in his new role? Joe Root, England’s star batsman across the formats was, on Monday, announced as Alastair Cook’s replacement as Test captain....

As England prepare to face one of their most intense schedules in a calendar year, here’s a look at some of the key moments to look out for in 2017. The past few decades have seen the volume of cricket played in a calendar year increase dramatically to the...

Alastair Cook has captained England’s Test team permanently since 2012, but the 31-year-old opener is said to be questioning his leading role within the side. Cook, opening batsman and England Test Captain, has enjoyed a highly successful four years leading his side, having captained England for the highest number...