Joe Root misses IPL selection due to T20 performance

Joe Root, a star cricketer from England, will not play in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Despite a strong career in international cricket, he could not find a team to bid for him during the auction. Root has shown his talent with impressive achievements. He has scored over 19,831 runs, including 53 centuries and 6 double centuries. His best scores are 262 in Test matches and 133 in One Day Internationals. However, he has struggled to perform in the fast-paced T20 format of the IPL. He made his IPL debut in 2023 with the Rajasthan Royals but had limited chances. In three matches, he batted only once, scoring just 10 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. After sitting out the 2024 season, Root hoped to compete in 2025, but no franchise showed interest in him. Experts suggest that his slow scoring rate in T20 games has impacted his chances. Each IPL team can only have four overseas players, making competition for spots very tough. Teams often prefer players who can score quickly. Despite these challenges in the IPL, Root continues to excel in international cricket. His ongoing success raises questions about whether he can eventually join the IPL and perform at his best. For now, he will be watching the tournament from the sidelines.