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Joe Root Leaves Behind Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, Breaks All-Time Record To Script History

England's flamboyant Joe Root shattered South Africa's legendary Jacques Kallis' record for the fastest to 13,000 Test runs and took a step closer towards dethroning India's legendary Sachin Tendulkar from the summit of the highest-run scorer in the format during the opening day of their one-off fixture against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge. In a high-scoring opening day where England's top-order tormented the tourists, Root wasn't at his best and notched 34 before surrendering his wicket to Blessing Muzarabani. In his 153rd match. Root stepped on the crease, 28 runs shy of the milestone.

Rejuvenated Crawley relieved to be back in the runs

NOTTINGHAM, England : England scored the sixth highest number of runs in a single day of test cricket when they amassed 498 for three against a tame Zimbabwe attack at Trent Bridge on Thursday, providing scoring opportunities for two batters who needed a shot of confidence.

England openers made brisk start against Zimbabwe

NOTTINGHAM, England :England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett put together a dominant unbeaten partnership as the home side quickly moved to 130 runs without loss on the opening morning of the one-off test against Zimbabwe on Thursday.

Zimbabwe win toss, put England into bat in one-off test

NOTTINGHAM, England : Zimbabwe won the toss and put hosts England into bat on the opening day of the four-day test at a Trent Bridge on Thursday, with visiting captain Craig Ervine having no hesitation in deciding to bowl under cloudy skies.

England bowler Cook to debut against Zimbabwe

Fast bowler Sam Cook will make his debut for England in their one-off test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

Shafali Verma Returns To T20I Side For England Tour, Fit-Again Yastika Bhatia Also Comes Back

Attacking opener Shafali Verma on Thursday returned to India colours after a gap of seven months as she was included in the national T20I squad for the five-match away series against England, starting from June 28 in Trent Bridge. Shafali was out of the Indian team from October 2024 on account of modest form but she could not find a place in the ODI squad for the three-match series against England, which was also announced on this day. Perhaps, her fine outing in this season's Women's Premier League (WPL) for Delhi Capitals where she aggregated 304 runs from nine matches at a strike-rate of 152.

Ben Stokes Expresses Confidence In Resuming All-Rounder Duties For England

England captain Ben Stokes has expressed confidence in resuming his role as an all-rounder when the side begins its crucial Test summer through a four-day game against Zimbabwe, before the all-important five-match series against India takes centerstage. Stokes had been out of action since tearing his left hamstring during the final Test in New Zealand in December 2024. After undergoing surgery in January, Stokes is now all set to captain England when they host Zimbabwe in a four-day Test at Trent Bridge, starting on May 22. "I feel great. Training and playing are completely different. No matter what you do at training, you cannot replicate the intensity your body is put through in a game. As excited as I am to get back on the field, I do know it's going to be different to my training.

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Joe Root Leaves Behind Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, Breaks All-Time Record To Script History

Rejuvenated Crawley relieved to be back in the runs

England openers made brisk start against Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe win toss, put England into bat in one-off test

England bowler Cook to debut against Zimbabwe

Shafali Verma Returns To T20I Side For England Tour, Fit-Again Yastika Bhatia Also Comes Back

Ben Stokes Expresses Confidence In Resuming All-Rounder Duties For England