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Root ‘getting better with age’ – the numbers behind his ODI brilliance

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Joe Root “is only getting better with age,” according to England captain Harry Brook, is likely to give bowlers all over the world chills.

Root’s epic 166 not out against West Indies in Cardiff, a title he also holds in Tests, made him the top run-scorer in one-day internationals over Eoin Morgan, the world’s best captain.

When England were trailing at 133-5 in the pursuit of a victory of 309, he withstood all of West Indies’ pressure.

A Yorkshireman’s 98-ball century was raised after the Yorkshireman reached it comfortably with a six and a four before he sprinted into the next gear in his stand of 143 with Will Jacks, which left the helpless bowlers at his mercy.

He is unbelievable and only getting better as he gets older, according to Brook, who added an 85 for Root and kept Root’s slipstream in a flawless knock while making 47 and adding an 85 for the third wicket.

He’s a great player and a great bloke, and I admire him for it. He exerts the most effort among all the people I’ve met.

When asked what the milestone meant, Root improved Morgan’s tally of 6, 957 runs to 42, before adding that there is still room for improvement with his record of 18 426 runs, which Sachin Tendulkar holds.

When that’s not a burning desire for me any more, it’ll be time to stop, said 34-year-old Root, “Until that desire, that desire to turn up and get better every day and add to the group – the desire to be not out at the end of a chase like that,” said the 34-year-old.

“But that’s not the case right now, and it doesn’t seem to be.” I’ll continue to work with the intention of helping us win games and, hopefully, win series.

West Indies controlled the majority of the second ODI by making three catches in the opening 20 overs before two run-out chances, followed by Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, and Jos Buttler, who all managed to score three ducks in the chase.

However, Root’s class dominated, making his 18th ODI century almost certainly one of his best.

Former England fast bowler Steven Finn told BBC Test Match Special, “We are running out of things to say. He’s just on this constant journey of ticking everything off before him.”

He now stands head and shoulders above the competition, and his innings today demonstrates that.

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Root’s magnificence is the work of a genius, with the numbers behind it.

turning the strike over

Only two batters have a higher non-boundary strike-rate than Root (minimum of 2,000 non-boundary runs) since his first appearance in ODIs. Root leads all non-boundary balls with a strike-rate of 59.89, followed by England’s Jos Buttler, who is second with 63.77, and South African’s AB de Villiers (65.77).

high management

Root has only a 11.1% false-shot rate in ODIs since the start of 2018. Only one batter in world cricket has a lower false-shot percentage than Root-New Zealand’s Kane Williamson (11%) in matches between Full Member countries.

Great against spin

Root has the next best English batter in terms of runs (70.3) in his ODI career. Buttler is the next best (52). Only five batters have ever allowed fewer than 1,500 runs against spin in ODI history: Babar Azam (Pakistan), Mike Hussey (Australia), MS Dhoni (India), Michael Bevan (Australia), Shai Hope (West Indies), and Michael Bevan (Australia). Only Dhoni out of these has scored more runs against spin than Root, and none of them have had a higher strike-rate than Root’s 90.

runs on solid balls

Root averages 47.7% against deliveries outside of the channel off stump and 77 against those that are delivered. On this line, the typical right-handed batter has only 33 pitches on average. Root capitalizes on the width, scoring a score of 94.5 and striking a score of 109 when the ball is wider than that.

Master of the middle overs

Between overs 11-40, Root averages 66.6 at a strike rate of 87. Only two batters in international cricket have allowed more than 2 000 runs on average and at a strike-rate higher than Root’s (Iran’s Virat Kohli, 70.7, S/R 93), and De Villiers, 68.9, S/R 97).

constantly evolving

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Dani Dyer reveals who Jarrod Bowen’s mum voted for on Love Island in shock admission

Dani Dyer, a former Love Island star, revealed to the world that her new mother-in-law actually voted for her and her ex-boyfriend, Jack Fincham, to win Love Island in 2018.

Dani Dyer shocked viewers on the ITV show Love Island: Decade Of Love (Image: Getty)

Dani Dyer has revealed who Jarrod Bowen’s mother voted for on Love Island. The reality star, who recently tied the knot, appeared on the ITV special, Love Island: Decade Of Love, where she revealed that her new mother-in-law actually voted for her and fellow islander Jack Fincham to win the show.

Love Island shared a special episode with a brand-new series opener where they honored the show’s tenth anniversary with many surprise guests who commented on deleted scenes.

The show marked Dani’s first TV appearance, although it was pre-recorded, since she officially tied the knot with her footballer boyfriend Jarrod Bowen in a romantic ceremony on Saturday, 31 May. As Dani watched old Love Island clips with her friend Samira Mighty, she revealed that her now mother-in-law was actually rooting for Jack and Dani to win as a couple.

Former Love Island star Dani Dyer shocked viewers when she revealed that her new mother in law actually voted for her and fellow islander Jack Fincham to win Love Island in 2018
Former Love Island star Dani Dyer shocked viewers when she revealed that her new mother in law actually voted for her and fellow islander Jack Fincham to win Love Island in 2018(Image: Getty Images)

Samira, a former islander, was shocked when she claimed, “My mother-in-law voted for me and Jack to win Love Island.”

With her down-to-earth personality and relatable charm, Dani quickly established herself as a 21-year-old barmaid at the villa. With 79.66% of the vote, Daniel and Jack clinched the 2018 series by a mile.

After moving in together, they adopted a puppy, and they began filming a reality series about their lives. However, Dani and her partner announced their split just six months later, stating that they had come to terms with the fact that their relationship was not intended to last a long time.

Entering the villa as a 21-year-old barmaid, Dani quickly became a fan favourite with her down-to-earth personality
Entering the villa as a 21-year-old barmaid, Dani quickly became a fan favourite with her down-to-earth personality(Image: PA)

Dani and her family are now living their own fairytale life after seven years. The reality tv star started dating West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen in 2021, and the couple later welcomed twin daughters Star and Summer in May of that year.

They tied the knot in a ceremony that was attended by close family and friends at the end of May 2025 and took place one year later in July of that year.

Dani is now living her own fairytale with her family after seven years of living in the Love Island villa.
Dani is now living her own fairytale with her family after seven years of living in the Love Island villa.

Dani’s father, former Eastenders actor Danny Dyer, walked her down the aisle while two-year-old twin daughters, Summer and Star, were flower girls. Dani’s four-year-old son Santiago, whom she shares with her ex Sammy Kimmence, was also a page boy.

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For the ceremony in the British countryside, the bride and groom and all their guests donned elegant attire. Suzanne Neville’s stunning white off-the-shoulder gown for Daniel cost nearly £10, 000 and was provided by Danny and her mother.

On June 9, Love Island will make its way back to the screens.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz hire Meghan Markle’s lawyer amid family feud

In light of the ongoing family feud between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Nicola Peltz and his wife reportedly hired lawyers.

Brooklyn and Nicola have reportedly hired Meghan Markle’s solicitor to help with reputation amid family feud(Image: WWD via Getty Images)

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have reportedly felt compelled to instruct Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s lawyer in a bid to protect their reputations amid their ongoing family feud. Brooklyn, 26 and Nicola, 30, have been notably absent from milestone family gatherings over recent months amid a feud that reportedly stemmed from tension between his parents, David and Victoria Beckham.

During their wedding planning, Nicola and his parents reportedly had a very low relationship. She claimed to Vanity Fair that Victoria let her down a few months after her wedding when she realized her “atelier couldn’t do it make the dress” couldn’t do it.

She instead chose a Valentino gown. The couple didn’t appear at David’s recent 50th birthday celebrations, adding more to the fire.

Brooklyn and Nicola in happier time with the Beckham family
Brooklyn and Nicola in happier time with the Beckham family(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

So far, it has been claimed that Jenny Afia, a top lawyer, has been hired to assist with “reputation management.” The British solicitor was spotted making comments about the documentary The Princes and the Press while working for Schillings.

They have suddenly enlisted the services of the Sussexes’ long-serving lawyer, according to a source who spoke to the Mail on Sunday. Brooklyn and Nicole are getting sick of running stories against their will. They have taken this somewhat drastic action because Nicole enjoys having complete control over everything.

The irony is still present for the Beckhams, they continued. After they accused them of leaking stories, they argued with Meghan and Harry, and Brooklyn is aware of this. In fact, the two couples are very close.

Brooklyn and Nicola have a strained relationship with his family
Brooklyn and Nicola have a strained relationship with his family(Image: Getty Images for Airbnb)

If Nicola’s post-itronic devotion to his wife is anything to go by, the feud between his parents and Brooklyn’s parents won’t stop anytime soon. As they passed through southern California, Brooklyn and his motorcycle shared a video with their fans.

He told his wife, who is the daughter of billionaire Nelson Peltz: “My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you’re the most amazing person I know xx me and you forever baby.”

Brooklyn recently said on social media he would 'always' choose his wife
Brooklyn recently said on social media he would ‘always’ choose his wife(Image: Getty Images for ENTER Works)

Nicola has been accused of controlling behavior. She is causing division where there is none, according to a different source, and she is causing divisions to spring up both left and right.

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In a bid to balance out the scales, Nicola’s friends have since stepped forward. One told the Mirror: “She is not isolating him [Brooklyn] at all. He is free to do what he wants and he loves his wife and they are happy together. They are each other’s family.”

The Mirror requested comment from Brooklyn and Nicola.

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Riyad Mahrez’s wife Taylor Ward pregnant after ‘football team of children’ admission

As the pair shared a touching video as they announced their news, influential actress Taylor Ward revealed she is expecting her second child with footballer husband Riyad Mahrez.

Taylor Ward has announced she is pregnant in a sweet clip with Riyad Mahrez(Image: taylorwardx/Instagram)

WAG Taylor Ward has announced she is expecting her second child with footballer Riyad Mahrez in a sweet post. She shared the exciting news with her 2.8 million followers alongside her husband and daughter, Mila.

The family is set to expand as Taylor revealed she is pregnant in the adorable update. Taylor, who is the daughter of Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward, appeared in a clip alongside Riyad and Mila.

A white heart emoji read, “Our family is growing,” and the post’s caption. Rita Johal and former partner Rita Johal joined Taylor in the moving video along with their two daughters, Ayla and Inaya.

Taylor held up her scan photos while wearing white T-shirts while the couple both donned white T-shirts. Mila, the couple’s 2-year-old daughter, gave Taylor a kiss on the stomach as Riyad cuddled up to his wife.

Taylor Ward and Riyad Mahrez baby announcement
Taylor and Riyad are expecting their second child together(Image: INSTAGRAM)

Mila beamed as she waited patiently for her new brother or sister’s scans. As the girls were being given photos simultaneously, the couple also captured the heartfelt moment when they shared their happy news with the girls.

Before the girls began to decide whether or not Taylor is expecting a boy or girl, they exchanged a family hug. Their daughters dug into a cake that revealed either pink or blue, depending on the baby’s gender, so Taylor chose to keep the outcome a secret for the time being.

The couple were flooded with comments from their celebrity pals as TOWIE’s Ferne McCann said: “Congrats x x x x.” Love Island’s Grace Jackson commented: “Congratulations.” Model Roxy Horner wrote: “Congratulations babe,” and Lottie Tomlinson gushed: “Yay congratulations.”

Earlier this year, the couple revealed their plans for a large family as Riyad admitted he “wants a football team” of children.

“Riyad would love a football team,” Taylor told the Mirror. “He’s a brilliant dad. He needs more kids, that’s for sure.” Influencer Taylor first married footballer Riyad in 2022 in an intimate Muslim ceremony at home.

In September 2023, the pair legally wed in front of 30 of their closest friends and family members at The Londoner Hotel. Just a few days after Mila’s second birthday, they held a lavish wedding ceremony in July of 2024.

“I want to give Mila the same as I do my three sisters. Taylor, who has a strong bond with her glitzy sisters Darby, Charlie, and Aston, said, “I want her to have a big family.”

Taylor told us she was prepared to start a new pregnancy and spend the night with her newborn when Mila turns three in July.

Taylor said, “I have to carry the kids and go through the pregnancy, which is difficult. The “newborn stage” presents many more challenges than people might imagine.

“Those sleepless nights are probably what stifled my desire to avoid another one right away,” I said. But I’m undoubtedly more prepared than I ever have been.

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Taylor also has a nanny and staff to help with their gorgeous home, which is estimated to be worth £44million to his husband, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli.

She continued to say that she is still a very hands-on mother. Although we live abroad, I do have a nanny and housekeepers, “explained Taylor.” We have no family support because I don’t have any of my family and Riyad’s family in Saudi Arabia.

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Barcelona in talks to sign Partey – Monday’s gossip

Everton are interested in Brighton’s Matt O’Riley, while Barcelona want to sign Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, while Liverpool are prepared to make a bid for Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez.

Thomas Partey, 31, and class=”ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3″> Arsenal’s and Ghana’s midfielders, both of whom have free transfers until June, are on Barcelona’s radar. (Sun)

Milos Kerkez, 21, who has already agreed to the move and is valued by the Cherries at more than £40 million, is one of Liverpool‘s plans to make a formal bid for the Hungary international. (GiveMeSport)

German international Florian Wirtz, 22, has received two offers from Bayer Leverkusen, and Liverpool may have to part-exchange Harvey Elliott, 22, and Jarell Quansah, 22, for the 22-year-old. (Kicker via Mirror)

Liam Delap, 22, from Ipswich and England’s Under-21 team, has completed the first stage of his medical after making a $30 million move to Chelsea. (Romano-Fabrizio)

Brighton midfielder Matt O’Riley, 24, is wanted by Everton, but it’s not clear whether the Seagulls will sell the Danish international (Sky Sports).

Maurizio Sarri, 66, who previously led Napoli, Chelsea, and Juventus, is on the verge of making his Lazio debut. (Romano-Fabrizio)

Mark Flekken, 31, of the Netherlands, has agreed to pay Bayer Leverkusen a fee of 10 million euros (£8.43 million). (Sky Germany)

Caoimhin Kelleher, 26, will replace Flekken for the Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, according to a £12.5 million, £18 million contract that Brentford has agreed to earn. (Sky Sports)

Simone Inzaghi, 49, will make a decision by Wednesday at the latest whether to accept an offer to take over as Al-Hilal manager in time for the Saudi Pro League team competing in the Fifa Club World Cup this month. (Rudy Galetti)

After ties to Sporting’s Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, 26, who is also being tracked by both Arsenal and Manchester United, Barcelona sporting director Deco stated that they are not looking for a new striker. (A Bola via the Mirror)

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Real Housewives’ Monyetta Shaw-Carter, 45, diagnosed with breast cancer

Monyetta Shaw-Carte, the star of Real Housewives of Atlanta, has revealed that she has been secretly battling breast cancer and has had surgery and radiotherapy earlier this year.

Real Housewives star Monyetta Shaw-Carte has shared her breast cancer journey(Image: Getty Images)

Monyetta Shaw-Carte, the star of Real Housewives of Atlanta, has revealed her cancer battle. Since 2022, the reality star, age 45, has been starring in the Atlanta-based adaptation of the wildly popular franchise.

She is a member of the Housewives of Atlanta cast, along with Shamea Morton Mwangi, Kenya Moore, and Sheree Whitfield. Monica has revealed that she has been secretly battling a medical condition.

She revealed that she had concerns about breast cancer ten years prior and that she was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma in November of 2024. She has shared details about her health battle while raising awareness about the value of self-checking.

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Monyetta Shaw-Carte has shared her breast cancer journey
Monyetta appears on The Real Housewives of Atlanta alongside cast members including Kandi Burruss and Sanya Richards Ross(Image: AB+DM/Bravo via Getty Images)

I had a biopsy about ten years ago, and it came back benign. Then, in September, I did a self-check because I suddenly felt something in my left boob.

It felt unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. Literally speaking, it felt like something was wrong when my body sensed it. The TV star was having a routine mammogram the following month when a lump was discovered.

In January of this year, she had surgery to remove the growth before going through 16 rounds of gruesome radiation therapy. However, the medical procedures have worked out well, and she was able to ring the bell at the start of last month, indicating that her treatment has come to an end.

She stated, “I will be here for my kids because I caught the cancer early.” Nothing is more crucial than regular checkups and early detection to safeguard your future. Our health is irreplaceable, she continued. My heartfelt doctors and nurses deserve more praise. Our heroes are them.

Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer in the UK, according to Cancer Research UK, who reports that 56,800 new breast cancer cases are diagnosed in the UK each year. When early detection is needed, the illness is highly treatable.

Although the origin of breast cancer is still unknown, it is more prevalent in older women over 50, can be inherited from relatives, and can be inherited from those who already have a history of the disease, such as benign breast disease, ductal carcinoma in situ, or lobular carcinoma in situ.

Additionally, researchers have discovered that those who carry the BRCA1 gene are more prone to developing breast cancer. Preventive surgery can be performed and the gene can be tested for.

After learning that she had the gene, American actress Dame Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy in February 2013. She revealed that the procedure had been performed to raise awareness of breast cancer and the treatments available.

Because there are so many women who don’t realize they might be living in the shadow of cancer, she said at the time.

“It is my hope that they will be able to get gene tested as well, and that, in the event of a high risk, they will also be aware of their strong options.” After battling ovarian and breast cancer, Angelina lost her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, in 2007. She passed away at the age of 56.

If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Breast Cancer Support.

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