England's Joe Root back to second in ICC batting rankings
England star Joe Root's match-winning century in the first Test against New Zealand has seen him climb back to second in the ICC men's world batting rankings.
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England's Joe Root back to second in ICC Test batting rankings
England star Joe Root's match-winning century in the first Test against New Zealand has seen him climb back to second in the the ICC men's world batting rankings. Root's unbeaten 115 at Lord's on Sunday guided England to a five-wicket victory and meant he overtook New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and Australia's Steve Smith. The 31-year-old former England captain is within 10 points of Australia's Marnus Labuschagne, who went above Root to move to the top of the rankings in December.
Joe Root is 'far ahead' in the list of 'Fab Four', feels Saba Karim
Joe Root, saying the charismatic cricketer could surpass Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Test history, closer home, former India selector Saba Karim has said that the former England skipper stands head and shoulders above in the 'Fab Four' list of modern-day batsman, including Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson. Root, who handed over England's Test captaincy reins to all-rounder Ben Stokes to concentrate on his batting, scored a fine unbeaten century to guide the home team to a five-wicket win against the Williamson-led New Zealand at Lord's to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. In guiding England to a morale-boosting win, Root surpassed the 10,000-run milestone to become just the 14th cricketer to reach the mark.
Gareth Southgate challenges Jack Grealish to push for England starting spot
Gareth Southgate has challenged Jack Grealish to force his way into his starting line-up after an impressive cameo in England’s Uefa Nations League draw against Germany.
Harry Kane beats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi record with goal against Germany
Harry Kane scored a late goal against Germany to earn England a 1-1 draw, and in doing so beat both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to a prestigious record.
Kane's 50th England goal rescues draw with Germany
England captain Harry Kane scored his 50th international goal on Tuesday by converting a late penalty in Munich to seal a 1-1 Nations League draw with Germany.
"Above Everyone...": Ex-BCCI Selector Says Joe Root is "Far Ahead" Of Virat Kohli, Steve Smith And Kane Williamson
Joe Root is the toast of the cricket world right now after becoming only the 14th batter to score over 10,000 runs in Tests. He became just the second England batter after Alastair Cook to score 10,000 Test runs during a match-winning hundred against New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday. The 31-year-old Yorkshireman's typically composed 115 not out took England, who had been faltering at 69 for four, to a target of 277 and a five-wicket victory over the World Test champions with more than a day to spare.
Nations League: Harry Kane's 50th England Goal Rescues Draw With Germany
England captain Harry Kane scored his 50th international goal on Tuesday by converting a late penalty in Munich to seal a 1-1 Nations League draw with Germany. Germany broke the deadlock when Jonas Hofmann fired the hosts ahead at the Allianz Arena, but Kane levelled from the spot with two minutes left. Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck stumbled into Kane in the area and the penalty was given after a VAR review. The Tottenham striker moved into outright second -- just three behind Wayne Rooney -- on England's list of all-time leading goalscorers, passing Bobby Charlton's total of 49.