Joe Root dismisses concerns over recent batting form
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:29 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
England captain Joe Root maintains confidence in his batting form despite a run of modest scores this summer. Root has passed 50 only twice in his recent appearances, recording an average of 29.44. The 35-year-old has faced difficulties with lbw dismissals, having been trapped nine times in his past seven Tests. Root attributed the challenge to the significant deviation of the ball in UK conditions but expressed certainty that he will solve these technical issues. England recently secured a series win over Pakistan, including a 194-run victory in the second Test at Lord's. Following incidents regarding player conduct, Root has instructed his squad to celebrate the series result sensibly.
- •Joe Root has recorded 14,208 Test runs over his 15-year career.
- •Root has been dismissed lbw nine times in 12 innings since late December.
- •England secured a 194-run win over Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's.
- •Root confirmed he addressed the squad regarding professional conduct following an incident involving Brydon Carse.
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — '14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form
- 7:14 PMBBC Sport — '14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form
"England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".
"England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:29 PM'14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form
England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".
- BBC SportAug 30, 2026, 7:14 PM'14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form
England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".
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