Why England legend Root is so effective in Asia

After another masterclass in Asian conditions, BBC Sport breaks down how Joe Root stands out as a brilliant player of spin bowling.
Cricket Country

Joe Root equals Ricky Ponting to become joint third on the list of most Test hundreds

Joe Root equalled Ricky Ponting with 41 Test hundreds after scoring a century in the fifth Ashes Test against Australia at the SCG.
Sportstar

Most centuries in Tests: Joe Root goes level with Ricky Ponting at joint-third

Joe Root notched up his 41st Test hundred on Day 2 of the final Ashes Test in Sydney on Monday to go level with Australia’s Ricky Ponting at joint-third for most hundreds in the longest format.

STATS: Joe Root narrows Sachin Tendulkar’s lead to under 2000 runs, equals Ricky Ponting with 41st Test century in Sydney

Ashes: Joe Root marked the first international Test ton of 2026, a milestone that drew him level with Australia legend Ricky Ponting at 41 Test centuries, only behind Sachin Tendulkar and Jacques Kallis.
Cricbuzz

Joe Root - England's Numero Uno

Several batting records tumbled on Day 3 of the Multan Test where Root surpassed Cook to become England's highest Test run getter
Yahoo! Sports

Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — After waiting a dozen years and 15 test matches, Joe Root took a little extra time to savor his first Ashes hundred in Australia. He took off his batting helmet, kissed the badge and held up his bat to celebrate the milestone ...
Limerick Leader

Joe Root backs Harry Brook to do ‘wonderful things’ as England captain

Joe Root believes Harry Brook will do “wonderful things” as England captain. Brook shared an 81-run stand with Root to help guide England towards a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday, their first ODI win away from home in 12 matches.