Joe Root admits he has been left thoroughly astounded at the support from crowds across the country, and praised England’s “12 fielders” for bringing the urn home this week. While Root and his team-mates battled to emphatically beat Australia and regain the Ashes, the fans have ensured full houses were there to witness every high and …
Centurion Joe Root thanked batting partner James Taylor for showing no fear in a third-wicket stand of 104 that boosted England to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Kandy. Chasing 240 to win after rain forced a reserve day, Root shared crucial partnerships with Taylor, who hit a second consecutive half-century with 68, and …
Sam Robson has put himself into contention for England’s Test team, according to Mark Robinson, who has seen the majority of his five hundreds this winter. Robson has opted to play for England rather than Australia, the country of his birth, and is now closer than ever to getting that chance. The 24-year-old Middlesex right-hander …