Paarl Royals has announced the signing of England batter Joe Root ahead of the third season of the SA20 that will kick off in January 2025.
Joe Root has thrown his weight behind under-fire Jos Buttler, describing the wicket-keeper batsman as a "brilliant' leader", whom he believes should remain as limited-overs captain of England.
Joe Root defied an unpredictable pitch to make a timely return to form as a risk-free unbeaten century stabilised England on a seesaw opening day of the fourth Test against India in Ranchi.
India batters made the Hyderabad pitch look flat as they piled on the runs against England on Day 2 of the first Test on Friday.
An incredible innings from Ben Stokes helped England defeat New Zealand by 181 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the four-match series.
Moeen Ali admitted he would have forever rued turning down England's Ashes SOS but the spin bowling all-rounder was adamant his Test career is now over.