Agence France-Presse on MSN

Root's majestic 160 powers England to 384 in final Ashes Test

An imperious Joe Root hit a magnificent 160 before England were dismissed for 384 at tea on day two of the fifth and final ...
Australian Associated Press on MSN

England power to best innings of Ashes series

Thanks largely to a century from No.4 Joe Root, England have taken their most dominant position of the Ashes series at the ...
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Joe Root suggests Ashes series ‘doesn’t need’ pink-ball Test

England batter Joe Root suggested the Ashes does not need a pink-ball Test, as England gear up for an important day-nighter in Brisbane. England produced an abject performance in the Ashes series ...
The New York Times

Joe Root can become Test cricket’s top runscorer – and his record would never be beaten

He stood, a little self-consciously, as the Old Trafford crowd rose to him, before eventually giving a thumbs-up to his captain and lifting a hand in acknowledgment of the warm and prolonged ovation.