Joe Root
Brook hits 317 as records tumble in Multan
England notched up their highest total in 86 years thanks to Harry Brook's triple century and Joe Root's double ton, declaring on 823-7 before Pakistan collapsed to a perilous position on the fourth day of the first Test on Thursday.
Cook backs Root to become top run-scorer in Tests
Joe Root's hunger and consistency can help him become the top run-scorer in Test cricket, fellow Englishman Alastair Cook said after being surpassed by him as the country's most successful batsman in the format on Wednesday.
Record-breaking Root helps England dominate Pakistan
The 33-year-old overhauled Cook's aggregate of 12,472 runs and became the fifth-highest scorer of all time after he drove seamer Aamer Jamal for a straight boundary to reach 71 just before lunch.
Root breaks Cook's England Test run record
Joe Root broke Alastair Cook's England Test record of 12,472 runs on the third day of the opening Test against Pakistan in Multan on Wednesday.
England 96-1 after Salman's century lifts Pakistan to 556
England finished the second day of the first Test in Multan on a solid 96-1 on Tuesday in reply to Pakistan's mammoth 556 that was boosted by a fiery century from Agha Salman.
Pakistan v England Test series / Root looking beyond run record
The 33-year-old needs just 71 more to overhaul Cook's 12,472, and if his run spree continues he may become the new record-holder in the match starting on Monday in Multan.
England pacers face 'test of character' in tough Pakistan conditions: Crawley
Opener Zak Crawley said on Friday that England's young pace attack will face a "test of character" in their upcoming Test series in Pakistan where a pitch baked by searing temperatures and surging smog levels await.
Williamson expects 'phenomenal' Root to keep breaking records
New Zealand's Kane Williamson admits he is a big fan of "phenomenal" Joe Root, believing England's top-ranked Test batsman will break many more records.
More to come, says Root after setting England century record
England's Joe Root said he had lost none of his desire to score runs for his country and get better as a player after compiling his 34th Test century on Saturday at Lord's in the second test against Sri Lanka.
Eng end day one on 258 for 7
England manage to reach 258 for 7 on the back of fifties from Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow at the end of day one in the first Test against Bangladesh at Chittagong
Cricket: Steven Finn hints at defensive gameplan in sapping Bangladesh
Steven Finn, the England pacer, takes stock of the trying conditions in Bangladesh, after sweating it out and bowling 16 overs across the two tour games against the hosts in Chittagong.
Tanveer takes four in warm-up draw
England’s final dress rehearsal for the first Test against Bangladesh on Thursday ended with a draw in the second two-day tour match against BCB XI as Tanveer Haider picked up four wickets.
Cricket: Root took his time over Bangladesh decision
Joe Root has admitted that he thought long and hard before deciding to make himself available for England's upcoming tour of Bangladesh.
Root leads England
Joe Root's 89 sees England to a four-wicket win over Pakistan in the second one-day international at Lord's.
Misbah keen to leave Pakistan legacy
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq vows to leave a Test legacy after a series-levelling win against England at The Oval.
Pakistan ponder line-up for England finale
Pakistan head into their series finale against England at The Oval wondering if an extra bowler can help them square the four-match series at 2-2.
Misbah tells Pakistan cricket team to 'go big' against England
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq urges his top order "to go big" in the third Test against England at Edgbaston starting Wednesday.
Root ready for No 3
England batsman Joe Root is confident he can cope with the added responsibility of batting at number three during the upcoming Test series against Pakistan.
Plunkett's last-ball six produces thrilling tie
Tailender Liam Plunkett hits a six off the last ball of the match as England achieve a remarkable tie in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka