Joe Root

Joe Root, born on 30th December 1990, hails from a rich cricketing background. His grandfather captained Rotherham CC in the Yorkshire League for several seasons whilst his younger brother.

Joe Root, born on 30th December 1990, hails from a rich cricketing background. His grandfather captained Rotherham CC in the Yorkshire League for several seasons whilst his younger brother, Billy, is a MCC young cricketer.

In addition to being awarded a Daily Telegraph scholarship at the 2005 Bunbury festival, Root also attracted cricket scholarships at Workshop College, the school he attended, and Yorkshire Cricket academy. The gifted batsman celebrated his Yorkshire second Team debut in July 2007 with a fifty.

Champions Trophy 2025: Joe Root makes comeback as England announce squad

Seasoned batter Joe Root was called back as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)… Read More

Joe Root shines ball on Jack Leach’s head in second Test – WATCH

Star England batter Joe Root came up with a unique way to shine the ball… Read More

Brook makes surprising revelations about record partnership with Joe Root

England batter Harry Brook revealed the chat he had with Joe Root during their record-breaking… Read More

WATCH: Pakistan players congratulate Joe Root on historic knock

England batter Joe Root broke multiple records with his 262-run knock against Pakistan during the… Read More

‘Like watching Jacques Kallis play’: Joe Root on Gus Atkinson’s batting

England batter Joe Root heaped praise on pacer Gus Atkinson who scored a maiden century… Read More

Michael Vaughan irks Virat Kohli’s fans with Joe Root comparison

Former England captain Michael Vaughan irked the fans of India’s star batter Virat Kohli after… Read More

Watch: England’s Joe Root practices unique shot before second India Test

A video of England batter Joe Root practising a unique 'switch sweep' shot ahead of… Read More

England rest Joe Root ahead of ODI World Cup

Joe Root is being rested for the remainder of England's One-Day International (ODI) series against… Read More

WATCH: Joe Root bats left-handed against Pakistan in Rawalpindi Test

RAWALPINDI: England batter Joe Root has stunned the cricket world on Sunday when batted left-handed… Read More

PAK v ENG: Joe Root shines ball off Jack Leach’s head, video goes viral

Pakistan finished day three at 499-7 in reply to England's first innings total of 657… Read More

Joe Root: England’s rock or a rock star?

Joe Root is thriving under new England captain Ben Stokes' aggressive approach to the game… Read More

England’s Joe Root gets dismissed by Paul Collingwood’s daughter

The viral video of Joe Root getting bowled by Keira got millions of views and… Read More

Who will replace Joe Root as England’s new test captain?

England test team is without a captain after former Joe Root decided to vacate the… Read More

England’s Joe Root steps down as England captain

Joe Root said it was the most challenging decision he had to make in his… Read More

Olivia Newton-John, Ben Stokes and Joe Root receive New Year Honours

English cricketing heroes Joe Root and Ben Stokes also received awards following the country's first… Read More

Kohli’s ‘mic drop’ gesture adds to the spectacle, says Root

BIRMINGHAM: England captain Joe Root took Virat Kohli’s “mic drop” gesture in good spirit and… Read More

Root century sets up England’s series-levelling win over India

Joe Root's composed hundred laid the platform for England's 86-run win over India in the… Read More

Root terms Pakistan a strong side

England skipper Joe Root reckoned Pakistan as a strong side who has world class players… Read More

Joe Root offers support for 100-ball format

Joe Root has given his backing to the new 100-ball format proposed by the England… Read More

Roy record inspires England to victory vs Australia

MELBOURNE: Opener Jason Roy recorded the highest-ever one-day international score by an England player as… Read More