LONDON (AP) — One of India's greatest adversaries showed up at Lord's and gave England the edge on the first day of the third test on Thursday. As England's best batter, Joe Root has had a ...

Root had carried the innings, Stokes had finished it strong, and India were left to rue missed chances — the run-out, the inconsistent bowling, and a tactical drift that allowed England to bat ...

England's Joe Root celebrates after scoring a century on the third day of the fourth cricket test match between England and India at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Friday, July 25, 2025.

"Joe Root is devastated," said former India batter Dinesh Karthik on commentary. He sure was. It was the slowest possible walk back to the pavilion. On a placid batting pitch, when the opposition ...

LONDON (AP) — Joe Root and Ollie Pope dug in and led England to 153-2 against India after a gritty wicketless afternoon session in the Lord's test on Thursday.

Joe Root followed his latest century with a record-setting catch and Jofra Archer made a wicket-taking return as England enjoyed the better of Day 2 of the third test against India at Lord's on ...

England's Joe Root celebrates after scoring a century on the third day of the fourth cricket test match between England and India at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Friday, July 25, 2025.