England star Joe Root has added another remarkable achievement to his outstanding Test career, drawing level with Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar for a major record in the longest format of the game.

BEN STOKES has joined Joe Root in slamming Headingley’s Ashes snub and branded the decision “shambolic.” Former captain Stokes is angry that the famous old ground in Leeds will not stage another

Joe Root is back at the helm as England's Test captain, armed with fresh insights from his hiatus. His previous stint was overshadowed by the stress of extended COVID-19 restrictions. After four years,

Joe Root began his second stint as full-time England Test captain in emphatic fashion, defeating Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the opening match of the series and earning crucial ICC World Test Championship.

Nasser Hussain praised Joe Root’s “maturity” after England’s win over Pakistan at Headingley; Stuart Broad hailed Josh Tongue as “England’s best bowler”; watch the second Test at Lord’s live on Sky Sports Cricket from 10am Thursday.

England completed a dominant three-day victory over Pakistan at Headingley, winning by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test of the series that began on Wednesday, August 19.

Joe Root is praised for his calmness on his return as captain by interim coach Marcus Trescothick, who says the pair "are not" Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

Englands thumping win at Headingley a positive start to new era but caveated by how bad Pakistan were with bat, ball and in the field; it remains unclear how Joe Roots side should replace Ben Stokes l