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Rohit Singhal
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Joe Root is determined to make his return to England’s T20I team as he looks ahead to the 2026 T20 World Cup. Despite not playing a T20I since 2019, Root is focused on proving himself in the format.
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Known more for his Test batting ability and quality against spin, he also holds an impressive average of 53.57 in nine T20I innings in India.
England has struggled with India’s spinners in their current T20I series, trailing 2-1 with two matches remaining. Root’s experience could be key in countering challenges like Varun Chakravarthy.
“I think you’re always a better player when you’re not in the team,” Root told Sky Sports.
With the ongoing series and an eye on the future, Root is ready to prove his worth and make a strong case for a spot in the England T20I squad for the 2026 World Cup.
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“I’m just going to try and play the best cricket I can. You look at that squad, it’s full of players who can take the game away from the best bowlers in the world. They’ve got two more opportunities to turn things around. I want to play as much for England as I can in all formats but at the same time, I’ve got to play more T20 cricket, prove myself and see where that takes me and look after that first.”
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Since 2023, Joe Root has played 31 matches in T20 cricket, with 29 innings and 6 not outs. He has scored a total of 740 runs, with a high score of 92*, averaging 32.17.
Root has maintained an impressive strike rate of 135.77, although he has yet to score a century. He has hit 4 fifties and 2 ducks, and accumulated 67 boundaries, including 20 sixes. This performance showcases his consistency and power in the T20 format since 2023.
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Rohit Singhal is a content producer for The Sporting News, working across English-language editions.
