Joe Root became the first player to score 3,000 runs as a captain in the World Test Championship on Day 2 of England's opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, Leeds.
England's Joe Root equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record of 68 Test half-centuries during the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, scoring 66 runs before being trapped lbw by Khurram Shahzad.
England's Ollie Robinson took key wickets as Pakistan was bowled out for 171 in the first Test at Headingley. Despite Abdullah Shafique's resistance, Pakistan struggled against England's bowling attack in Joe Root's return as captain.
Joe Root embraces his return as England Test captain, believing four years of perspective, experience, and different leadership dynamics have prepared him better for the challenge.
England fast bowlers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both claimed five-wicket hauls to dismiss Pakistan for 171 on the first day of the first Test at Headingley, with England finishing on 112 for 2.
Joe Root returns for his second stint as England Test captain at Headingley against Pakistan, succeeding Ben Stokes as the team faces a challenging rebuilding period and a difficult upcoming schedule.
As Pakistan prepares to face England in a new Test series, the team battles severe instability, frequent coaching changes, and key injuries to Babar Azam and Shan Masood, contrasting sharply with their historic No 1 ranking success a decade ago.
Joe Root begins his second stint as England's Test captain, calling on players to be 'good role models and human beings' after a tumultuous summer, ahead of the first Test against Pakistan.
Harry Brook reflects on missing out on England's Test captaincy to Joe Root, his growth through challenges like the Wellington nightclub incident, and his ongoing development as a batsman and potential future captain.
Australian cricketer Steve Smith equalled Joe Root's record of 218 Test catches by a non-wicketkeeper during the first Test against Bangladesh, where Bangladesh closed in on a historic victory.
England Test captain Joe Root has announced that the team will not enforce a curfew during the upcoming three-Test series against Pakistan, emphasizing player trust and personal responsibility following past off-field controversies.
England Test captain Joe Root has scrapped midnight player curfews as he starts his second stint in charge, urging his squad to act like adults ahead of next Wednesday's series opener against Pakistan at Headingley.
England head coach Brendon McCullum supports Joe Root's reappointment as Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement, while praising new red-ball coach Stephen Fleming and backing Harry Brook as a future leader.
England named a 16-man squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, addressing the absence of Ben Stokes by recalling Dan Lawrence and selecting Jordan Cox to bat at No 3 under returning captain Joe Root.
The ECB appointed Joe Root as England's Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement, bypassing white-ball captain Harry Brook to prevent format overload.
Former England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum has backed Harry Brook to become Test captain in the future, following Joe Root's reappointment after Ben Stokes' retirement.
England announces a 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, marking the start of a new era post-Ben Stokes' retirement and under Joe Root's reinstated captaincy with interim coach Marcus Trescothick.
Ben Stokes discussed his recent retirement from England duty on a podcast, sharing regrets about over-exerting himself as captain, concerns for successor Joe Root, and friction with the ECB.
Ben Stokes aims to coach England after retirement, surprised by Joe Root's Test captaincy appointment over Harry Brook, and denies returning for 2027 Ashes.
Former England cricket captain Ben Stokes has revealed an ambition to coach the national team in the future, while expressing surprise that Harry Brook was overlooked for the Test captaincy in favour of Joe Root.
Joe Root expressed enthusiasm for leading England's Test side again, citing incoming coach Stephen Fleming's vision as a key factor. Root, who returned to captaincy after Ben Stokes' removal, praised Fleming's energy and shared outlook, while also crediting Brendon McCullum and Stokes for transforming the team's approach.
Joe Root has expressed strong enthusiasm for Stephen Fleming as England's new Test coach, citing Fleming's vision and shared outlook as key reasons for his excitement about leading the team again. Root also praised Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes for transforming the team's approach.
Joe Root is set to return as England's Test captain, four years after stepping down, stating he is in a "very different place" personally and for the team. His decision was influenced by the appointment of incoming head coach Stephen Fleming, as they aim to rebuild after recent series defeats.
Southern Brave defeated London Spirit by five wickets in a low-scoring Hundred match at Lord's. Jofra Archer's season-best 4-9 helped bowl out Spirit for 105, despite Jonny Bairstow's 56. David Miller then guided Brave to victory with an unbeaten 39, overcoming a mid-innings wobble.
