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Root unfazed by lbw run as England captain eyes responsible celebrations
Joe Root, England's all-time leading Test run-scorer, has addressed a recent string of lbw dismissals and stressed the importance of celebrating the series win over Pakistan responsibly, after fast bowler Brydon Carse was dropped following a nightclub incident.
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Root unfazed by lbw run as England captain eyes responsible celebrations
England captain Joe Root has played down concerns over a recent run of lbw dismissals, saying he has always found ways to solve such problems over a long career. Root was speaking after England's series-clinching win over Pakistan at Lord's, where he was dismissed lbw in both innings for scores of four and 24.
Root, 35, has been trapped lbw nine times in his last 12 innings, according to multiple reports. Despite that, he told the BBC: "I've played this game a long time and I've always found ways of solving those problems and working it through. There's a reason why I've got 14,000 runs and a reason why I've played the best part of 15 years at this level."
The right-hander, who has 14,208 Test runs, sits second on the all-time list behind India's Sachin Tendulkar (15,921), and is England's leading Test run-scorer. Root passed fifty only twice during the home summer, and admitted that being dismissed lbw so often is frustrating, while noting that around four of those decisions could have gone either way.
With the Test series against Pakistan secured, Root turned his attention to the manner in which his team celebrates. The build-up to the second Test was overshadowed by the dropping of fast bowler Brydon Carse following an incident outside a nightclub in Derby. Root said he had discussed the matter with his players and stressed the need to celebrate responsibly.
"It's hard to win Test matches, it's hard to win Test series," he said. "Enjoy it and celebrate it, but in a sensible and grown-up way."
England's victory at Lord's marked their first Test series win since 2024, with Root having won his first two Tests since returning to the captaincy. He said he remains focused on ensuring his players enjoy success without distractions from their performances on the field.
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Joe Root has been trapped lbw nine times in his last 12 innings.
Joe Root has scored more than 14,000 Test runs.
England’s leading Test run-scorer with 14,208 runs, second only to India’s Sachin Tendulkar (15,921) on the all-time list.
Joe Root passed 50 only twice during the home summer.
Root, aged 35, told BBC on Sunday: 'I've played this game a long time and I've always found ways of solving those problems and working it through.'
England secured a home Test series win over Pakistan at Lord’s where Root managed scores of four and 24 before being out lbw in both innings.
The build-up to the second Test was overshadowed by the controversy surrounding fast bowler Brydon Carse, who was dropped from the squad following an incident outside a nightclub in Derby.
Root said he had addressed the issue with his players and stressed the need for the squad to celebrate successes responsibly.
Root said: 'It’s hard to win Test matches, it’s hard to win Test series. Enjoy it and celebrate it, but in a sensible and grown-up way.'
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ClaimJoe Root has been trapped lbw nine times in his last 12 innings.
ClaimRoot, aged 35, told BBC on Sunday: 'I've played this game a long time and I've always found ways of solving those problems and working it through.'
ClaimThe build-up to the second Test was overshadowed by the controversy surrounding fast bowler Brydon Carse, who was dropped from the squad following an incident outside a nightclub in Derby.
ClaimRoot admitted that it is frustrating to be out LBW so often, and mentioned there are probably four umpire's calls within that which could have gone the other way.
ClaimRoot said: 'You try and be realistic and understand where everything's at, but also be aware of what you need to do to keep improving and keep getting better.'
ClaimRoot stressed the importance of hard work in cricket, saying, 'You're never given anything in this game.' He added, 'You have to work for everything. You have to keep working hard, and I'll certainly keep doing that.'