England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the third Test against India with a jarred right shoulder.
Giving an account of Root's dedication towards become one of the best in the world, his father spoke about his preparation, especially during the pandemic.
Images from Day 1 of the third Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
A summary of Saturday's action in the FA Cup third round.
Silverwood also said that opener Haseeb Hameed is making a "very strong case" for a Test recall.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh endorses India's decision to pick Ravindra Jadeja ahead Ravichandran Ashwin in the first Test against England.
England ripped out the last three Australia wickets for 12 runs to win the fourth test by a crushing innings and 78 runs at Trent Bridge on Saturday and regain the Ashes.
The threat of rain looms large over the contest between the tournament's only two unbeaten teams.
All-rounder Ben Stokes returns to England's squad for the first two Tests against India next month after he missed the two-match series against New Zealand in June following a finger injury he sustained during the Indian Premier League earlier this year.
Australia are prepared for some hostile short bowling from West Indies in their second game at Trent Bridge, captain Aaron Finch said on Wednesday.
The BCCI has gone a bit on the backfoot in the Pushgate controversy as they are yet to decide on their next course of action.
England's Jason Roy hit a superb century and Ben Stokes carried them home as they beat Pakistan by three wickets at Trent Bridge on Friday, surviving a middle-order wobble to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.
India's accusation that paceman Jimmy Anderson "abused and pushed" spinner Ravindra Jadeja during the first drawn Test at Trent Bridge may be a tactical move by the tourists, England skipper Alastair Cook said on Wednesday.
Joe Root said England will be unchanged for the second Test against South Africa on Friday at Trent Bridge.
Images from day one of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia in Nottingham, on Wednesday.
Following James Anderson's verbal altercation with Ravindra Jadeja, Rediff.com presents other on-field scuffles from the past.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaksar feels some "action is due" in the controversy regarding James Anderson allegedly pushing Ravindra Jadeja during the Trent Bridge, terming the incident as "not good for the game".
Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels incidents like the alleged fracas between Ravindra Jadeja and James Anderson in the India-England Test series are increasing because the ICC has not been good enough while deciding on such issues.
Peter Nevill, who was retained as Australia's wicketkeeper ahead of first-choice Brad Haddin for the third Ashes Test, brushed aside rumours of disharmony and discontent in the camp.
Former fast bowler Steve Harmison feels the advantage rests with hosts England in the remaining two Tests with James Anderson managing to escape without a ban for his Level 3 charge in the Trent Bridge incident.
Gordon Lewis, the ICC-appointed Judicial commissioner who heard the misconduct charges against James Anderson, said the England pacer was deemed not guilty as there wasn't enough evidence to impose sanctions, which were severe in nature.
It may have appeared to many in England that the India all-rounder is probably fond of inviting confrontations because of his usually aggressive approach to his entire cricket but he is not.
Team India started their preparations for the second Test match against England at Lord's with a gruelling nets session on Wednesday where they gave ample indications that they may continue with the five bowler theory.
Two debatable decisions went against England in the first Test against India at Trent Bridge and middle-order batsman Joe Root said it was "little frustrating" to play without the Decision Review System.
Broad said 'Baz' McCullum had already made a difference.
England pacer Stuart Broad was left devastated after the pub he co-owned in Nottinghamshire was forced to close down after being gutted by fire early on Saturday.
The International Cricket Council, on Tuesday, revealed the assessment of the umpires, including the Decision Review System analysis, from the Trent Bridge Test between England and Australia.
A controversial incident involving England's Stuart Broad was played down by players from both sides after a gripping third day of the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge on Friday.
Australian No.11 debutant Ashton Agar, who hit a brilliant 98 to rescue his team on Thursday, received sympathy from Twitter users in the UK for failing to complete his maiden Test century.
A relieved Joe Root said the England Test captaincy had taken a toll on his personal health after he guided his side to a memorable five-wicket win against New Zealand on Sunday in his first match since relinquishing the role.
Root shared an unbeaten match-winning partnership of 120 for the sixth wicket with Ben Foakes
West Indies captain Jason Holder is playing down his team's traditional rivalry with Australia ahead of the Cricket World Cup match between the sides at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
'We were very disappointed we lost 11 ODI games in a row but one thing is very important, we believed in ourselves'
Rajneesh Gupta takes a look at other major controversies between England and India in recent times.
India will also be pondering a few changes for Lord's and regular spinner Ravichandran Ashwin looks to be in a good position to force his way into the starting eleven.
Statistical highlights of the fifth and final day of the opening Test between India and England in Nottingham on Sunday night.
Photos of Day 5 of the first Test between India and England, being played in Nottingham
Photos from Day 4 of the first Test match between India and England in Nottingham, on Saturday.
Images from the third day's play in the first Test between India and England, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Statistical highlights of the second day's play in the first cricket Test between India and England.
