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Joe Root concentrating on being ‘mentally focused’ for Ashes series in Australia

Root has never scored a hundred in 14 Tests in Australia but Ricky Ponting has backed him to end that unwanted streak.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025

2005 Ashes series: A Test-by-Test look back at a memorable contest

England won a thrilling and closely-fought series 2-1.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

The England selection decision looming large before the Ashes

England’s dramatic 2-2 draw with India was their last taste of Test cricket before the Ashes begins in Perth in November, and there is little time left to win a place in the squad

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

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England Face Searching Ashes Questions After India Series Thriller

England suffered an agonising six-run loss to India at the Oval on Monday as one of the most dramatic Test series of recent times ended in a 2-2 draw.

International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025

Joe Root not focused on record chase after latest run landmark

Root is second on the list of all-time Test run-scorers, though Sachin Tendulkar remains over 2,500 runs ahead.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025

England v India: fourth men’s cricket Test, day four – as it happened

Over-by-over report: How our writers captured the action as the vital fourth Test continued at Old Trafford

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025

Root up to second on record Test list as England dominate India

Joe Root becomes the second highest scorer in Test cricket as England takes control against India in fourth Test.

Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2025

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The genius behind Joe Root’s seismic batting achievement

The 34-year-old surpassed three legends in one day as he cemented his place among the greats – and helped England strengthen their lead

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Joe Root goes second on Test run-scorer list as England take charge versus India

Only Sachin Tendulkar’s near-sacred haul of 15,921 runs is in front of Root.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

How Joe Root compares to greats after moving second on list of Test run-scorers

Sachin Tendulkar’s 15,921 runs remains the all-time Test record, with Root now 2,512 behind on 13,409.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Joe Root’s form and desire take him to No 2 with Sachin Tendulkar’s landmark in sight

Another fine century showed the fire still burns within the former England captain and the world record Test tally is achievable

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025

Ricky Ponting: ‘Absolutely no reason’ why Joe Root can’t be top Test run-scorer

Reaching 120 took Root past Ponting’s haul of 13,378 runs.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

England’s Joe Root up to second on all-time Test run-scorers list after century

Only the near-sacred haul of 15,921 runs made by India’s celebrated Sachin Tendulkar remains for Root.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Joe Root goes second on Test run-scorer list as England take charge of fourth India Test

Root is now behind only Sachin Tendulkar in the run-scoring charts

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Joe Root climbs all-time Test ranks on perfect morning for England

The former captain took lunch on 63 as he became the third-highest run-scorer in Test history.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

England’s Joe Root goes third on all-time Test run-scorers’ list

Root is now only behind Australia’s Ricky Ponting and India’s Sachin Tendulkar.

AAP · Jun 18, 2025

Maxi's back! Aussie wows US with 13 sixes in super ton

He ended his ODI career this month but Glenn Maxwell has shown he's still a force to be reckoned with in T20 cricket as the 'Big Show' went Stateside.

AAP · Jun 4, 2025

Aussie star helps King Kohli win IPL title at long last

After 17 years, Indian legend Virat Kohli has finally lifted the IPL trophy with his beloved Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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AAP · Jun 2, 2025

Hazlewood, Inglis to make London dash after IPL final

Josh Hazlewood and Josh Inglis will battle for the IPL crown one day and fly to London together the next, in a short turnaround for the Test Championship final.

AAP · May 18, 2025

Ponting's Punjab and Hazlewood's RCB make IPL playoffs

The Ricky Ponting-coached Punjab Kings have reached the IPL playoffs, their win over Rajasthan ensuring that Josh Hazlewood-powered Bengaluru have also made it.

AAP · May 8, 2025

Australians dash to fly home with IPL suspended

The IPL has been suspended due to the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, leaving Australian players plotting their paths home.

AAP · May 5, 2025

Ponting's thriving Aussie army in IPL bolstered by Owen

Coach Ricky Ponting has assembled a strong contingent of Australian players at the playoffs-bound Punjab Kings, with a sixth Aussie set to join the party.

AAP · Apr 30, 2025

Maxwell's wretched IPL season ends with broken finger

Glenn Maxwell seems set to miss the rest of his forgettable IPL campaign with a broken finger - but his Punjab Kings team are marching on without him.

AAP · Apr 26, 2025

Ponting's 'beauty' shines again but rain ruins IPL fun

Punjab Kings have such a star batter in their opener Prabhsimran Singh that even coach Ricky Ponting has apparently been getting carried away about him.

AAP · Apr 18, 2025

David's 50, Hazlewood's treble, in vain against Kings

Tim David's 26-ball 50 and Josh Hazlewood's 3-14 were both in vain as Ricky Ponting's Punjab Kings punished RCB for a poor batting display in the IPL.

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