Joe Root joins 14,000 Test runs club, also becomes first cricketer to register major milestone

Joe Root became only the second batter in Test history to cross 14,000 runs during England's chase against New Zealand at The Oval. The milestone also made him the first player to score 2,000 Test runs against New Zealand as England fought to stay alive in the contest.

Can Joe Root break Sachin Tendulkar's Test run tally? Exploring whether the England star can become the highest runscorer in Tests

Joe Root is the closest to equalling or surpassing the great Sachin Tendulkar's run tally in Test cricket. The Englishman has reserved himself for the longer formats and is rarely unavailable for selection for the Test squad.
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Root scales 14,000 but New Zealand remain in command at The Oval

England ended Day 4 on 182 for 5 in pursuit of 463, with Root unbeaten on 75 and the hosts still needing another 281 runs for victory
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England top order collapses as New Zealand take control of second Test

The hosts are chasing a target of 463 for victory at the Kia Oval.
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Joe Root scores first Ashes century in Australia

Joe Root scored his first Ashes century in Australia as he navigated testing conditions on day one of the second Test in Brisbane. His 100 came off 181 balls and was his 30th attempt in 16 Tests to reach three figures in an away Ashes series. It was his ...

Joe Root, the England captaincy and unfinished business: ‘It is going to be a really fun week’

Root has taken charge of England on a 'match by match' basis but is relishing the opportunity to work with coach Brendon McCullum