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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Record-breaker Joe Root keen to keep playing for England... even under 'idiot' Harry Brook!
Joe Root insists he has no plans to call it quits anytime soon after becoming England's leading ODI run-scorer during their win over West Indies in Cardiff. After his unbeaten 166 from 139 balls gave his side a 2-0 lead before Tuesday's series finale at the Oval, the 34-year-old said: 'I want to give as much as I can and play for England for as long as I can. 'Until that desire to turn up and get better every day, to add to the group and be at the end of a chase like that… when that's not a burning desire any more, then it would be time to stop. 'But it doesn't feel like that is the case at the moment — or anywhere near the case.' On notching his new ODI top score, Root said: 'It's obviously nice but it's more nice being sat here having won the series. That's the really pleasing thing.' Root is now the leading run-scorer for England across two formats after he surpassed Sir Alastair Cook for the most Test runs during last winter's tour of Pakistan. He was keen, however, to sing the praises of fellow Yorkshireman Harry Brook, who claimed his first series win as England's permanent white-ball captain after replacing Jos Buttler. 'As much as he's an idiot away from cricket — I can say that because I've known him for ever — he's very cricket-intelligent!' said Root. 'He might not always be the most intelligent away from cricket, but he understands the game exceptionally well. 'That's why he's so consistent as a batter and I think that's what will make him a really good leader as well.' Stuart Broad is set to renew his rivalry with Australia and take a coaching role with South Africa ahead of the World Test Championship final between the sides at Lord's later this month. It will be a first coaching gig for Broad, who took 153 Test wickets against the Aussies — more than any other player.
Times
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Times
Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook: from opening batting to London Marathon
England's greatest opening partnership, Sir Andrew Strauss, 48, a veteran of two previous London Marathons, and Sir Alastair Cook, 40, are both running on Sunday to raise money for the Ruth Strauss Foundation set up in memory of Andrew's wife, who died in 2018 from a rare form of lung cancer. Sir Alastair Cook The training has been really enjoyable but also quite strange. Some days you absolutely fly. You do a lot of plodding stuff and then you have effort days where you run shorter distances but quicker. Some days doing that you are cruising and some days it's a real effort. On Wednesday night I did a final run of 7km and I felt terrible. It was meant to be an easy run
Express Tribune
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Alastair Cook joins star-studded commentary panel for PSL X
Listen to article The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled an exciting and star-studded commentary panel for the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) X, which is set to commence on April 11, 2025. Among the distinguished voices joining the commentary booth this season are cricket legends Sir Alastair Cook, Mark Nicholas, and Wasim Akram, as well as a host of other renowned broadcasters. The six-team tournament will run until 18 May 2025, with matches scheduled across four cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi. The final will be held at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Sir Alastair Cook, the former England Test captain, will make his HBL PSL debut behind the microphone, adding a fresh voice to the commentary panel. He will be joined by Mark Nicholas, a former MCC President and well-known cricket commentator who has been a staple of the sport's broadcast world for decades. Nicholas has previously worked with major networks like SKY Sports in England and Channel 9 in Australia. Cook and Nicholas will be joined by fellow English commentators Dominic Cork and Mark Butcher. Additionally, South African commentators Jean-Paul Duminy and Mike Haysman will bring their insights to the tournament. Former New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptill and Bangladesh's Athar Ali Khan will also add their voices to the panel. Australian cricketer and two-time ICC Women's World Cup winner Lisa Sthalekar will provide expert analysis during the matches. Pakistan's cricketing legends on commentary duty From Pakistan, the commentary team will feature four former Test captains: Aamir Sohail, Waqar Younis, Ramiz Raja, and Wasim Akram, all of whom have a wealth of experience at the highest level of international cricket. Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram are both members of the ICC and PCB Hall of Fame. They will be joined by former Test cricketer Bazid Khan, former Pakistan women's team captain Urooj Mumtaz, and cricket analyst Sikander Bakht. Historic Urdu commentary debut This year, the HBL PSL will introduce a significant innovation by broadcasting an entire match in Urdu commentary for the first time in its history. The Urdu commentary panel will feature Ali Younis, Aqeel Samar, Marina Iqbal, Salman Butt, and Tariq Saeed, alongside the aforementioned Pakistan-based commentators for selected segments. Excitement builds for HBL PSL X PCB CEO Salman Naseer expressed his enthusiasm for the new commentary team, saying: 'We are excited to welcome a star-studded commentary team, featuring some of the most iconic names in the cricketing world — including legendary former Test captains and top-tier broadcasters. Their involvement not only enhances the quality of our coverage but also highlights the global stature of the HBL PSL.' He also noted that the introduction of Urdu commentary would help bring the tournament closer to Pakistan's passionate cricket fans. 'This year, for the first time in HBL PSL history, we will be broadcasting a full match entirely in Urdu commentary – a move that brings us even closer to our passionate fanbase across Pakistan,' Naseer said. 'We are confident that the combination of iconic voices and fresh innovations will enhance the viewing experience for fans at home and around the world.' Fans can book their tickets for the tournament online at and the full match schedule is available on the official PCB website.
