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Joe Root

England cricketer · United Kingdom · Athletes · Born 1990 · age 35

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Joseph Edward Root is an English international cricketer who plays for England in Tests and ODIs. He captained the Test team from 2017-2022. He plays for Yorkshire in English domestic cricket.

A life in dates

2018Sydney ThunderClub2016“We tried not to be too greedy, and to play smart cricket and take it deep. It sets it up nicely for the group stages.”In their words18 March 2016March 18, March 18, 2016

“I think our preparation has been good, we’ve worked extremely hard individually and as a team, and when it’s come to games the guys have stepped up and performed under pressure.”In their words14 March 2016March 14, March 14, 2016

2014Wisden Cricketer of the YearAward2012England cricket teamClub2012-20182009Yorkshire County Cricket ClubClub1990Born30 December 1990

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Photos 8

Root celebrates after scoring a century for Yorkshire (2024).Root celebrates after scoring a century for Yorkshire (2024).Root in 2013Root in 2013Root in training in AustraliaRoot in training in AustraliaJoe Root batting against Sri Lanka at Lords, June 2014Joe Root batting against Sri Lanka at Lords, June 2014Root (centre) discusses tactics with bowlers Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson.Root (centre) discusses tactics with bowlers Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson.Root and Ben Stokes walk out to bat on the penultimate day of the 3rd Test at Headingley.Root and Ben Stokes walk out to bat on the penultimate day of the 3rd Test at Headingley.

In their own words 4

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4 statements, newest first

  1. We tried not to be too greedy, and to play smart cricket and take it deep. It sets it up nicely for the group stages.

    Mar 18, 2016, March 18, March 18, 2016, Own words

  2. I think our preparation has been good, we’ve worked extremely hard individually and as a team, and when it’s come to games the guys have stepped up and performed under pressure.

    Mar 14, 2016, March 14, March 14, 2016, Own words

  3. I just told [Ali] to stay calm. Remember that you’ve got more time than you think. In this format of the game the bowlers are under more pressure than you are.

    JOE ROOT told Moeen Ali not to panic after he got out in England’s record run-chase against South Africa, quoted on Express.co.uk,, Own words

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Teams 3

Sydney Thunder2018-present
England cricket team2012-2018
Yorkshire County Cricket Club2009

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year2014
Member of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

Joseph Edward Root is an English international cricketer who plays for England in Tests and ODIs. He captained the Test team from 2017-2022. He plays for Yorkshire in English domestic cricket. Root is currently the leading run-scorer among active batsmen, the second highest run-scorer of all time in Test cricket and the highest run scorer for England. Root is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of his era and among the finest England has produced. He was part of the England team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup, where he top scored for England. As of March 2026, he has topped the ICC rankings for Test batsmen on ten occasions.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
living
Dates
Born 1990 · age 35

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