Joe Root gave a major update on his future plans as he reduced to gap on Sachin Tendulkar's run tally to less than 2,000 runs. The 35-year-old made the second century of his career in Australia with a knock of 160,

Joe Root says he would "love" to be part of England's next Ashes tour in 2029-30, when he will turn 39 years old.

Joe Root has insisted England’s Ashes campaign remains firmly on track, despite a series of dropped catches gifting Australia five extra lives and a crucial first-innings lead at the Gabba. Root’s magnificent unbeaten 138 – his long-awaited maiden ...