The Irish Times

Joe Root steps down as England’s cricket Test captain

Cricketer’s decision comes after the 1-0 Test series defeat to West Indies last month

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 09:29

Joe Root vows to continue as England captain after series loss to West Indies

Home side complete 10-wicket win in third Test in Grenada

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 18:17

Root frustrated as Brathwaite’s heroics deny England victory

West Indies captain happy to share the spoils and protect proud record on home soil

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 20:58

Ben Stokes tees off to give England the upper hand against West Indies

All-rounder plunders 120 from 128 balls as visitors pass 500 in first innings

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 22:12

Jonny Bairstow century gives England the upper hand after tough start in Antigua

Tourists were 48 for four before Bairstow and the middle order fought back

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 21:58

Paul Collingwood appointed England cricket interim head coach

He will take charge for three-match Test tour of the Caribbean next month

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 12:13

Silverwood blames domestic game for Ashes embarrassment

England coach yet to be given reassurances over future following 4-0 loss Down Under

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 13:29

‘I have the appetite to turn things around:’ Joe Root wants to stay on as skipper

England captain seeks to continue in the role despite latest collapse in Ashes drubbing

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 16:04

England take three late wickets but Australia end day two well on top

Hosts lead by 152 with seven wickets remaining as they seek 4-0 series victory

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 13:05

Joe Root praises England’s determination after drawing against Australia

Captain says injury-hit side’s display in Sydney was ‘small step forward’

Sun Jan 09 2022 - 22:28

Jonny Bairstow scores first century of England’s Ashes series

His first Test century in over three years gives England a rare moment of joy

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 09:35

Ben Stokes: ‘Joe Root is someone I always want to play for’

Vice-captain lends support to captain and coach despite Australia holding 3-0 lead

Sun Jan 02 2022 - 18:23

Root backed to remain as Test captain as inquest into Ashes humiliation begins

Less certain is the future of head coach and selector Chris Silverwood and his backroom staff

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 19:32

Ricky Ponting says England are the worst performing team to tour Australia

Former captain believes many of England’s batters are not up to scratch at highest level

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 18:11

Insipid England fail to accord enough respect to venerable Ashes series

Test rivalry still means something to ultra-competitive Australia: a gauge of character

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 17:18

Australia skittle England for 68 to retain Ashes after MCG rout

Scott Boland takes six wickets for seven runs to complete innings victory and 3-0 series win

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 01:07

Australia close to securing Ashes as bowlers strike in Melbourne

Covid scare in the morning far from ideal for tourists

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 10:43

Deja vu again as England’s collapse puts Australia in complete control

Competitive Ashes more akin to calamitous mismatch after Melbourne fiasco

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 18:25

England bowled out for 185 as Australia tighten grip on Ashes

The frustrated tourists’ top order crumbles on first day of the third test at MCG

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 13:24

England capitulate yet gain as Australia build huge lead in Adelaide

Good work of Joe Root and Dawid Malan undone by another batting collapse

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 12:08

Missed chances haunt England as Australia take control in Adelaide

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith reach stumps unbeaten as hosts dominate day one

Thu Dec 16 2021 - 13:39

Anderson and Broad declared fit for Adelaide day-night test

England left with questions on role of spinner Jack Leach and the balance of their attack

Sun Dec 12 2021 - 18:35

After a non-existent phoney war, Australia and England are set for Ashes battle

Tourists remain underdogs but with Stokes back reclaiming the Urn isn’t a pipe dream

Tue Dec 07 2021 - 08:30

The Ashes loom into view with England and Australia embroiled in scandal

Two average sides are unlikely to inspire as racism and ‘sexting’ controversy rages on

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 12:49

Ashes doubts eased as negotiations see quarantine issues ironed out

England captain Joe Root ready to commit to tour now families likely to be able to travel

Wed Oct 06 2021 - 08:58

England captain Joe Root refuses to confirm participation in Ashes tour

This winter’s series Down Under remains in the balance as players await details of trip

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 15:07

India players overcome Covid scare before fifth Test against England

Players cleared emergency round of PCR testing ahead of Old Trafford encounter

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 18:46

England’s sunset rearguard leaves Oval Test finely poised

India earn a healthy second innings lead but Hameed and Burns fight back on day four

Sun Sept 05 2021 - 20:04

Ollie Pope leads England fightback after early collapse

Pope hits 81 and Woakes 50 as England earn handy lead against India at the Oval

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 20:38

Joe Root’s departure lets India back in after England dominate most of day one

England captain’s departure for 21 comes after Chris Woakes shone with the ball

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 20:02

Unpredictable series leaves England and India seeking stability at the Oval

Joe Root’s side take the upper hand into fourth Test on back of Headingley success

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 06:00

Pujara leads India fightback to frustrate England

Robinson and Overton strike but tourists battle on day three

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 21:36

England in control as Root’s third century in three Tests punishes India

Captain’s 121 aided by the returning Malan’s fine contribution of 70

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 21:57

Cricket: Anderson cuts through India as England prosper on day one

Anderson takes three wickets for six runs in pivotal third Test dominated by home side

Wed Aug 25 2021 - 22:30