Joe Root, Royals

Joe Root opens up on playing in SA20 and helping Royals go unbeaten in Paarl
At home this season, the Royals beat the Sunrisers by nine wickets, beat MI Cape Town by six wickets, beat beat Joburg Super Kings by six wickets, beat Pretoria Capitals by 11 runs and beat Durban’s Super Giants by six wickets.
Ashwin backs Joe Root playing next T20 World Cup in India
Amid England's struggles against spin at the ongoing five-match T20I series against India, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has backed their star batter Joe Root to play the 2026 T20 World Cup being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Joe Root's All-Round Brilliance Propels Paarl Royals into SA20 Playoffs
Joe Root's stellar performance with both bat and ball ensured the Paarl Royals' victory over Pretoria Capitals and their qualification for the SA20 playoffs. Root's 78 not out and two wickets, combined with key contributions from David Miller,
Joe Root smashes career-best 92* to power Paarl Royals to record-breaking chase in SA20 history
The legendary English cricketer smashed 92* off just 60 balls to help Paarl Royals chase down a huge total of 212 against Pretoria Capitals in the 12th match of the SA20 2025. Root has been in sensational form in T20 cricket ahead of his return to ODIs in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Root hits 78 as Paarl Royals win in SA20
Joe Root hit 78 not out as his SA20 side Paarl Royals beat Pretoria Capitals by 11 runs. Opening the batting, Root hit eight fours and two sixes in his 56-ball innings, anchoring the Royals to 140-4 in their full 20 overs.
SA20 2025, Match 20 Review: Joe Root steers Paarl Royals into Playoffs
England legend Joe Root struck a masterful 78 not out and claimed two wickets to steer the Paarl Royals into the playoffs at a fiercely hot Boland Park on Saturday afternoon. The Royals became the first team in Season 3 to qualify for the next stage of the competition after their 11-run victory over Pretoria Capitals.
'He's like another assistant coach': Paarl Royals' coach Trevor Penny after another Joe Root masterclass in SA20
Joe Root's unbeaten 78 and two vital wickets propelled Paarl Royals to an 11-run win over Pretoria Capitals, securing their SA20 playoff spot. Coach Trevor Penny praised Root's on-field and off-field contributions.
Joe Root stars as Paarl Royals cement SA20 playoff spot after beating Pretoria Capitals
Joe Root starred with bat and ball as Paarl Royals cemented their place in the SA20 playoffs after beating the Pretoria Capitals by 11 runs at Boland Park on Saturday.
R Ashwin advocates for Joe Root to play 2026 T20 World Cup in India
England have struggled against Indian spinners in the T20I series, with key players like Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, and ...
England desperately need Joe Root back in T20 side
Joe Root will join his England team-mates in Mumbai at the weekend for the ODI leg of this tour. It is fast becoming clear ...
MASSIVE honour for Jasprit Bumrah, he beats Joe Root, Travis Head and Harry Brook to become…
Jasprit Bumrah wins the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year, beating top contenders Joe ...
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Paarl says thank you to uncle Joe
No doubt it can be difficult being Joe Root. But, at the moment, it's wonderful. And the magic is mutual. As Paarl would say, ...
'Joe Root is one of the best players ever': Miller, Smeed hail England legend
Joe Root scored an impressive 92 runs from 60 balls as Paarl Royals chased down an imposing 213-run target against Pretoria ...
Not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, THIS star cricketer beats Joe Root and Harry Brook to become ICC men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2024
Indian cricketers have been named the ICC men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 and ICC women's ODI Cricketer of the Year ...
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Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah wins ICC cricketer of the year award
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah won the ICC’s award for men’s cricketer of the year on Tuesday for his stellar performances ...