Joe Root
Early Life and Career
Joe Root, born on December 30, 1990, in Sheffield, England, is a talented cricketer known for his elegant batting style and solid technique. He made his first-class debut for Yorkshire in 2010, and quickly rose through the ranks to become a key player for the England national team. Root made his Test debut in 2012 against India, and since then has established himself as one of the best batsmen in the world.
Achievements and Leadership
In addition to his impressive batting statistics, Root has also shown great leadership skills as the captain of the England Test team since 2017. Under his captaincy, England has achieved notable victories, including series wins against India and Australia. Root's calm demeanor and tactical acumen have earned him praise from teammates and cricket experts alike, solidifying his reputation as a respected leader both on and off the field.
-
Victoria Lee8 days ago
Pakistan vs England: Harry Brook & Joe Root set up victory charge -
Lily Thompson9 days ago
Joe Root becomes England's leading Test match run-scorer of all time -
Matthew Woods9 days ago
Alastair Cook tips Joe Root to overhaul Tendulkar’s world Test runs record -
Victoria Lee9 days ago
Joe Root becomes England's leading Test run-scorer overtaking Sir Alastair Cook -
Matthew Woods9 days ago
Joe Root overtakes Sir Alastair Cook to become England's all-time leading Test r... -
Victoria Lee31 Aug 2024
Joe Root hits record-breaking century to put England on verge of series victory -
Victoria Lee29 Aug 2024
Joe Root puts England on top against Sri Lanka with record-equalling century -
Victoria Lee28 Jul 2024
Joe Root passes 12,000 Test runs as England close in on parity with West Indies -
Matthew Woods28 Jul 2024
England vs West Indies: Joe Root keeps ticking off the milestones in England mid... -
Victoria Lee28 Jul 2024
Joe Root goes past legendary batter in all-time Test run chart -
Lily Thompson28 Jul 2024
A closer look as Joe Root moves ahead of Brian Lara on Test run-scorers list -
Victoria Lee28 Jul 2024
Joe Root seizes on reprieve and edges further up list of the all-time greats | S... -
Victoria Lee21 Jul 2024
Will Root Catch Sachin? Joe Root Nudges Up Another Spot On The All-Time Test Run... -
Lily Thompson21 Jul 2024
Joe Root climbs up to EIGHTH on list of Test cricket's all-time top run scorers ... -
Victoria Lee21 Jul 2024
Joe Root and Harry Brook put England in strong position against West Indies
-
Victoria Lee7 days ago
England beat Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in Multan – latest reaction -
Matthew Woods5 days ago
Heinz just launched a controversial new baked beans flavour and fans say it's 'p... -
Victoria Lee24 hours ago
Former One direction singer Liam Payne dies in hotel balcony fall -
Victoria Lee24 hours ago
Liam Payne's ex Maya Henry 'in shock' over singer's death -
Matthew Woods3 days ago
Kamran Ghulam’s debut hundred gives Pakistan timely lift against England -
Victoria Lee6 days ago
Virginia McCullough jailed for 36 years for murdering parents -
Lily Thompson8 hours ago
McDonald’s confirms the McRib is back after series of ‘mistakes’ -
Lily Thompson12 hours ago
Ben Ainslie and Ineos Britannia crew plot dramatic America’s Cup comeback -
Victoria Lee5 days ago
Chris Eubank returns to stop Kamil Szeremeta and confront Conor Benn | Jai Opeta... -
Victoria Lee4 hours ago
One Direction members say they are ‘devastated’ by loss of Liam Payne -
Lily Thompson14 hours ago
Netflix viewers make plea to others after watching hit new true crime documentary -
Victoria Lee2 days ago
Rivals: who plays who in Jilly Cooper's new bonkbuster? -
Victoria Lee3 days ago
Sara Sharif’s father told police ‘I’ve killed my daughter’ in 999 call – latest -
Matthew Woods7 hours ago
New Tina Dingle star reveals how long she is in Emmerdale as she causes chaos -
Matthew Woods2 days ago
Asmongold Twitch ban only temporary after 'racist' Palestinian remarks -
Victoria Lee6 days ago
Sweetpea review – Ella Purnell’s deathly dull serial killer show reeks of coward... -
Victoria Lee7 hours ago
New Ferrari F80 revealed: V6-powered LaFerrari successor is the most powerful mo... -
Victoria Lee2 days ago
Sam Fender launches cryptic countdown clocks as he tells fans to "get ready" -
Victoria Lee3 days ago
Mr Loverman is a moving testament to the enduring power of self-acceptance – review -
Matthew Woods6 days ago
Robbie Fitzgibbon: Former Great Britain athlete dies aged 28