Joe Root

It was a surprisingly clear day in Cardiff as fans packed into the SWALEC stadium ahead of England’s second Champions Trophy fixture against New Zealand. With the competition having already been racked with rain affected games and a horrific weather forecast for the rest of the country, the crowd...

Scrolling through news about the England cricket team the other week, I stumbled across an article by The Sun entitled ‘Who is Play to the Whistle Guest James Anderson?’ Well he’s only England’s all-time leading wicket taker and probably best ever bowler. Play to the Whistle is a light-hearted...

If one was to judge captaincy purely based on tactical nouse, inspired team-talks and eloquence in dealing with media outlets, Alastair Cook’s legacy would be at best quickly forgotten. If we factor Cook’s ability to lead by example, however, and in being instrumental in the creation of a relaxed...

On Monday the ECB announced that Joe Root would be the new England Test captain following Alastair Cook’s decision to step down. How will he fare in his new role? Joe Root, England’s star batsman across the formats was, on Monday, announced as Alastair Cook’s replacement as Test captain....

As England prepare to face one of their most intense schedules in a calendar year, here’s a look at some of the key moments to look out for in 2017. The past few decades have seen the volume of cricket played in a calendar year increase dramatically to the...

Alastair Cook has captained England’s Test team permanently since 2012, but the 31-year-old opener is said to be questioning his leading role within the side. Cook, opening batsman and England Test Captain, has enjoyed a highly successful four years leading his side, having captained England for the highest number...

Bob Willis, former England fast bowler and notoriously scathing pundit, must have thought all his Christmases had come at once after England fell to their first ever Test defeat to minnows Bangladesh in Dhaka on Sunday. Like a photographer who is in the proverbial perfect place at the perfect...