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Friday, 10 march 2017 :   The pair put on a record 192 for the second wicket, with Hales the more aggressive of the two and Root happy to play the anchor role. West Indies were never in contention and meekly surrendered with the bat – being bowled out for just …

Monday, 6 March 2017 :  Liam Plunkett took 3-32 as West Indies, despite 50 from Jason Mohammed, were bowled out for 225 in 47.5 overs. Jason Roy (52) put England on top but home spinners Ashley Nurse (3-34) and Devendra Bishoo (2-43) hit back. However, Joe Root (90) and Chris …

Thursday, 16 Feb 2017 :  The 26-year-old has replaced Alastair Cook despite only leading in four previous first-class matches. “It would be silly not to talk to people who have been in this position before,” Root told.  “Maybe I’ll also speak to a few people away from cricket to get …

Tuesday, 14 Feb  2017 :  The Yorkshire batsman, 26, succeeds Alastair Cook, who resigned last week after more than four years in charge. “It is a huge honour to be given the Test captaincy,” said Root, who will be the 80th man to lead the country in the longest form …

Thursday, 6 April 2017 :   Cook resigned as England captain in February, with Root taking over for this summer’s home series against South Africa and the West Indies. “He will find his way, it will probably take him a while to get used to it.” Essex batsman Cook led his …