In the repeat of the 2019 CWC Final, New Zealand faced England in the curtain raiser of World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad on Thursday. While star match-winner Ben Stokes missed out for England due to a hip niggle, the Kiwis were without three first-team players in Tim Southee, regular captain Kane Williamson and seamer Lockie Ferguson.

ODI World Cup 2023: Joe Root's 77 propels England to 282/9 against New Zealand in opener

England batsman Joe Root has become popular for taking on the bowlers, especially pacers, in the recent time with his reverse shots. Former English captain's skill was on the display once again during the ODI World Cup 2023 opening game against New Zealand.

ODI World Cup 2023, ENG vs NZ: Watch Joe Root REVERSE RAMPS Trent Boult for a six in tournament opener

England batsman Joe Root is all geared up to try emulate success of their 2019 World Cup campaign at the upcoming edition of the ODI quadrennial event. The 2023 edition starts on October 5 in India with England entering as the defending champion for the first time in the history of ODI Word Cup.

England batter Joe Root picks THESE two players to top runs and wickets charts at ODI World Cup

Joe Root is gearing up for England's three-match ODI series opener versus Ireland, on September 20 (Wednesday) at Headingley, Leeds. The former England Test captain voluntarily added him to the squad for the first ODI as he needs more game time in the format ahead of the CWC 2023 edition, which kicks off with defending champions England taking on New Zealand in Ahmedabad on October 05.

Arguably best player in our team: England captain Jos Buttler lauds under-fire Joe Root ahead of CWC '23

Member of the 2019 World Cup-winning squad for England, pacer Jofra Archer will fly with the CWC’23-bound team to India as a travelling reserve, ECB men’s chief selector Luke Wright said on Monday.

Jofra Archer to fly to India for CWC as travelling reserve; Root added to squad for 1st ODI vs IRE on request

The final Ashes Test is set for a thriller after England dominated Day 3 at the Oval as Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow helped the hosts post a commendable total. Going into the fourth day, Australia will have to chase a big total to win with six sessions still in hand.

Ashes 2023: Root, Bairstow knocks set-up thriller at Oval with Aussies staring at a big chase

Joe Root clutched a stunner on Day 2 of the final Ashes Test on Friday, July 28 as England got the better of Marnus Labuschagne. The stunning one-handed brilliant catch was the highlight reel of the day as England try to stop Australia from gaining a first-innings lead.

WATCH | Joe Root clutches STUNNER at Oval as Marnus Labuschagne bites dust on Day 2 of final Ashes Test

England made a mockery of Australia's bowling on Day Two of the fourth and penultimate Test at Old Trafford, Manchester on Thursday (July 20). After Australia resumed at 299 for 8, they were soon wrapped up for 317.

'Ashes 2023 has been spun on its head' - Former Aussie spinner after Zak Crawley's 189 in Manchester Test

England is in the driver’s seat following the second day’s play in the Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. Zak Crawley’s Ashes-saving 189 from 182 balls and Joe Root’s 84 off 95 balls have put England on the front foot as they lead Australia by 67 runs with six wickets in hand and three days left.

Ashes, 4th Test, day 2: Bazball strikes, puts England in driver's seat following Crawley, Root show

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has said that based on his current form, Virat Kohli doesn’t belong to Fab Four anymore, a quartet that includes Joe Root, Kane Williamson and Steve Smith.

At this point, Virat Kohli is not part of Fab Four anymore: Aakash Chopra's huge claim on ex-India captain

England have their back against the wall in Ashes 2023. After conceding a 2-0 lead, they started the third Test, at Leeds, Headingley, with a bang on Thursday (July 06).

'It's spreading like a virus': Nasser Hussain rips apart England for dropped catches in 3rd Ashes Test

After an ordinary opening day, England bounced back in style on Day 2 of the Lord's Test versus Australia. Australia commenced the second day's play at 339 for 5 and soon got wrapped up for 416 with Steve Smith top-scoring with a fine 110.

Ashes 2023: 'Hosts not ahead but...': Former England captain opines on Day 2's proceedings at Lord's

England and Australia entertained one and all in the opening Test of Ashes 2023. While Ben Stokes-led England backed their Bazball approach, Australia played the conventional cricket and eventually edged past the English line-up by two wickets to go 1-0 up in the five-match series.

Ashes 2023: Root playing Bazball is keeping us in the game, claims Labuschagne ahead of Lord's Test

It's time to tie your seatbelts as the English team is ready to change gears for good in the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Following a narrow two-wicket defeat in Edgbaston - England's first in Test under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, former captain Joe Root urges English fans to 'strap in' for a turnaround in the second Test, which begins next Wednesday on June 28.

Ashes 2023: Bazball-inspired Joe Root asks English fans to 'strap in' for Lord's turnaround

Former England captain and commentator Nasser Hussain has suggested England make a major change for the second Test match against Australia in the Ashes as he calls for a change in tactics.

Ashes 2023: Nasser Hussain suggests dropping THIS star for Lord's Test, prefers using Root as bowling option

The Bazall philosophy continued to enthrall fans in Edgbaston as Joe Root pulled off an aggressive start to England’s batting on the fourth day of the opening Ashes Test.

Ashes 2023: Joe Root goes for a ‘ramp shot’ on opening delivery of Day 4; fans in ‘awe’

Veteran England star Joe Root was seen in sensational form on Day 1 of the Edgbaston Test as he scored his 46th international ton against the Aussies in the first Ashes Test.

Ashes 2023: Joe Root shines with ton in Australia's first Bazball glimpse; Lyon scalps four wickets

Records books were shattered left, right, and centre as England sit in the driving seat of the only Test match against Ireland at Lord’s in London. Having started their innings in the third session of Day 2, England batters Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope ran riot to see the home side with a huge advantage and seal the contest.

ENG vs IRE Test: Duckett, Pope shatter record books left, right and centre; Root completes 11000 runs

Playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023, veteran England Test batter Joe Root might not have faced a ball yet, but he is relishing his time off the field. The right-handed batter, who was bought at his base price of INR 1 crore at last year’s auction, feels the best part about playing in the IPL is being able to pick the brains of some of the greats of the game – primarily Brian Lara and Kumar Sangakkara here.

IPL 2023: Insights from Lara, Sangakkara will help me in longer run, says RR recruit Joe Root

Harry Brook is making the right noise in world cricket at the moment. Having achieved so much in such a short span of time makes you believe that he’s cut for great things in life.

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root cannot stop praising fellow Yorkshire batter, says he's batting on a different planet

Harry Brook made 184 and Joe Root 101 in an unbroken fourth-wicket partnership of 294 which carried England to 315-3 at stumps on the rain-shortened first day of the second cricket test against New Zealand. A day which began without promise with a lost toss and three early wickets ended after only 65 overs and after a parade of records and milestones which saw England take almost unbreakable control of the match and series.

Harry Brook, Joe Root put New Zealand to the sword in Wellington

Since 2015 World Cup debacle England’s rise in white-ball cricket has been commendable. The brand of cricket they adapted left everyone far behind, and with their current approach, they look likely to take giant strides across formats going forward.

'We don't want to overcomplicate things too much', says Joe Root on England's approach for 2023 World Cup

Former England captain Joe Root said stepping aside from Test captaincy early this year was something that was done for the betterment of England cricket. Following a disastrous run in red-ball cricket under Root where England won just one game in the 17 matches played between February 2021 to March 2022, Root decided to give up on leadership.

For a few reasons, it was better to step back - England's Joe Root on leaving Test captaincy

England's star cricketer Joe Root was bought by Rajasthan Royals (RR) during IPL 2023 auction on Friday (December 23). He was picked during the accelerated auction after he went unsold initially.

England's Joe Root to feature in Indian Premier League for the first time

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