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Ben Stokes took over from Joe Root as England Test captain at the beginning of the summerJoe Root has praised "brave" England captain Ben Stokes for speaking about his struggles with his mental health.In a new documentary, Stokes reveals he feared he might not play cricket again when he ...

Joe Root hit six tons in 2021, including a vital 121 at his home ground Headingley in the victory against IndiaEngland batter Joe Root has been named Wisden's leading cricketer in the world for 2021.Root, 31, hit 1,708 runs in 15 matches in 2021, the third-highest number of Test ...

Root averaged 61.00 in 15 Tests in 2021England captain Joe Root has been named men's Test cricketer of the year by the International Cricket Council (ICC).Despite a difficult year for his side, Root hit 1,708 runs in 2021 - the third most in a calendar year in Tests.He scored ...

England captain Joe Root can get even better despite his prolific form, says team-mate Jonny Bairstow.Root made a magnificent 180 not out on day three of the second Test against India at Lord's, his second hundred in the space of eight days.It was his fifth Test century of 2021. ...

Joe Root averages 35.72 in 30 Twenty20 international inningsEngland Test captain Joe Root has been left out of the Twenty20 squad for the three-game series against Australia.Root is in the one-day squad with Chris Woakes while Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran and Mark Wood are included in both ...

James Anderson says he has been told by England captain Joe Root that he wants him to tour Australia for the next Ashes series in 2021-22.He took 11 wickets as England won the three-match series 1-0."I feel I still have stuff to offer this team and as long as ...

Joe Root (left) has won six and drawn one of his last seven Tests as England captainVenue: Ageas Bowl Dates: 21-25 AugustCoverage: Ball-by-ball Test Match Special commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, Radio 4 LW, online, tablets, mobiles and BBC Sport app. Highlights on BBC Two at ...