Cricket-England's rock or a rock star? Root looks to strike a balance


  • Cricket
  • Wednesday, 06 Jul 2022

Cricket - Fifth Test - England v India - Edgbaston, Birmingham, Britain - July 5, 2022 England's Joe Root hits a four Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

(Reuters) - Joe Root is thriving under new England captain Ben Stokes' aggressive approach to the game but while he is happy to rack up the runs and play like a "rock star", he says there are times when his inner voice is urging a bit more caution.

Former skipper Root and Jonny Bairstow smashed unbeaten centuries against India to chase down 378 and win the fifth test by seven wickets on Tuesday.

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