Joe Root
Batsman
- Age
- 35 Y
- Matches
- 396
- Batting Style
- Right Handed Bat
- Bowling Style
- Right-arm offbreak
One amongst the famed quartet of modern-day batting maestros, Joe Root is a right-handed English batsman and part-time right-arm off-spinner. A batsman with scrumptious shots in his arsenal and a love for scoring runs, Root's rise to stardom and England's Test captaincy were meteoric. He made his first-class debut for Yorkshire in 2010. His consistency as a batsman earned him his international debut in a Test match against India in 2012. In what was a slow and difficult pitch in Nagpur, Root showed his mettle by crafting what was the sixth-longest innings in Tests by an English debutant. His maiden Test hundred came against New Zealand in Headingley in 2013. In 2017, he was appointed the captain of the Test team. Root was part of the ICC Test Team of the Year in 2014, 2015, and 2016. His shot-making skills and inherent hunger for runs made him a perfect fit for the English ODI team as well. Making his ODI debut in 2013 against India, Root soon became the glue that held an aggressive English batting order. In the 2019 World Cup, he was the team's top scorer.
Shubman Gill records his 10th hundred in ODI cricket: Stats
Indian skipper Shubman Gill brought up a fine hundred versus West Indies in the 1st ODI at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
Virat Kohli becomes second player with 15,000 ODI runs: Stats
Virat Kohli, India's batting stalwart, has added another feather to his cap, becoming just the second player in history to complete 15,000 ODI runs.
England's Tom Banton hammers his maiden ODI hundred: Key stats
England cricket team batter Tom Banton shone with a brilliant hundred against Sri Lanka in the 3rd and final ODI at the Kennington Oval on Sunday.
Decoding England's ODI record at Kennington Oval, London
England are set to face the Sri Lankan cricket team in the deciding ODI of the three-match series on Sunday, September 27.
3rd ODI: England take on Sri Lanka in decider
The third and final ODI between England and Sri Lanka will be played on Sunday at The Kia Oval in London.
2nd ODI: Can England seal series win against Sri Lanka?
England will look to seal the series against Sri Lanka with a win in the second ODI on Thursday at Headingley, Leeds.
Joe Root becomes second-fastest to 23,000 international runs: Key stats
England's Joe Root has become the second-fastest batter in history to score 23,000 international runs.
1st ODI: Will Jacks scripts history with fifer versus SL
Will Jacks's all-round brilliance led England to a convincing 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first ODI.
Joe Root breaks this ODI record of Eoin Morgan: Stats
Batting stalwart Joe Root has become the highest run-scorer in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) played in England.
Decoding Joe Root's stellar ODI record against Sri Lanka
The first ODI match between England and Sri Lanka will be played at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on September 22.
4 players to watch out for in England-Sri Lanka ODIs
England and Sri Lanka will clash in the first ODI of their three-match series on Tuesday.
Stephen Fleming's first press conference as England coach: Details here
Stephen Fleming, England's newly appointed Test coach, has emphasized the importance of team identity and behavior.
'That's the plan': Jhye Richardson determined to make Test return
Fast bowler Jhye Richardson is gearing up for his 30th birthday on Sunday.
A look at Virat Kohli's unbreakable ODI records
With the 2027 World Cup approaching, the future of veteran batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remains one of the biggest talking points.
Stephen Fleming to join England's T20I side: Here's why
New Zealand's Stephen Fleming, the newly appointed head coach for England's Test cricket team, is set to join the national T20I side in Manchester.
Which batter owns the most half-centuries in Test cricket?
England captain Joe Root has created history by surpassing Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most fifties in Test matches.
Joe Root surpasses this Test record of Sachin Tendulkar: Details
England captain Joe Root managed to break a long-standing record held by Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Decoding WTC 2025-27 standings after England beat Pakistan at Edgbaston
England completed a clean sweep over Pakistan in the three-match Test series, winning the final match by eight wickets at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
England's Jordan Cox hammers his 3rd fifty in Tests: Stats
England humbled Pakistan in the third and final Test match at Edgbaston on Saturday to seal the three-match series by a 3-0 margin.
England beat Pakistan in Edgbaston Test, win series 3-0: Stats
England overcame Pakistan in the third and final Test match at Edgbaston on Saturday to seal the three-match series by a 3-0 margin.
England's Joe Root surpasses 1,000 Test runs at Edgbaston: Stats
England's Joe Root attained a new milestone in Test cricket.
Joe Root breaks Smith's record for most Test catches: Details
England's captain Joe Root has made history by becoming the most successful fielder in Test cricket.
Emilio Gay slams 60 versus Pakistan in Edgbaston Test: Stats
The England cricket team took a commanding lead in the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Day 1.
Edgbaston Test: England take lead as Pakistan collapse for 133
England dominated on the first day of the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.
ENG vs PAK: Babar Azam, Joe Root falter at Edgbaston
Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam suffered an early dismissal in his side's score of 133 in the 1st innings of the 3rd Test on Wednesday.
Joe Root becomes third-most-capped player in Tests: Key stats
England's Test captain Joe Root has added another feather to his cap. He is now the third-most-capped player in Test history.
England vs Pakistan, Edgbaston Test: Key player matchups
The third and final Test between England and Pakistan will begin on September 9 at Edgbaston.
Joe Root welcomes Kevin Pietersen's England mentor role: Details here
England's Test captain Joe Root has welcomed the appointment of former cricketer Kevin Pietersen as a specialist mentor for the white-ball teams.
Edgbaston Test: Can turbulent Pakistan challenge England in dead rubber?
Amid the off-field controversies, Pakistan will take on hosts England in the third and final Test at Birmingham's Edgbaston, starting September 9.
England unbeaten against Pakistan at Edgbaston in Tests: Stats
Amid the off-field controversies, Pakistan will take on hosts England in the third and final Test at Birmingham's Edgbaston, starting September 9.
How has Joe Root performed at Edgbaston in Tests? Stats
England are set to face Pakistan in the third and final Test at Edgbaston, starting September 9.
England announce 15-man squad for 3rd Pakistan Test: Details here
England have announced their 15-man squad for the third and final Test match against Pakistan at Edgbaston.
Listing England captains with most Test wins versus Asian teams
Joe Root has become the most successful England Test captain against Asian teams after leading his side to a 194-run victory over Pakistan at Lord's.
Is Joe Root in a slump? England captain addresses concerns
After leading England to two successive Test wins over Pakistan, Joe Root has defended his form with the bat.
Joe Root urges England players to celebrate win 'grown-up way'
England Test captain Joe Root asked his players to celebrate the Lord's Test win over Pakistan "in a sensible, grown-up way."
England thrash Pakistan at Lord's, seal Test series: Key stats
England thrashed Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord's, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Listing batters with 7,000-plus runs in home Tests
England's Test captain Joe Root has etched his name in the record books by becoming the highest run-scorer in Test cricket on home soil.
Lord's Test, Day 2: England take 261-run lead versus Pakistan
England's bowlers put on a stellar performance on Day 2 of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's.
Lord's Test: Mohammad Abbas decimates England with four-wicket haul
Pakistan's fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has put his team in a commanding position in the second Test match against England at Lord's.
Lord's Test: England struggle on rain-affected Day 1 against Pakistan
England struggled on a rain-affected first day of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's, ending the day at 248/9.
A look at players with most catches across formats
Indian captain Shubman Gill has been outstanding with his fielding in the Sri Lanka series, taking some brilliant catches.
England vs Pakistan, Lord's Test: Presenting match preview and stats
England are set to face Pakistan in the 2nd Test match at Lord's starting August 27.
Joe Root 'hacked off' over Brydon Carse's nightclub incident
England cricket captain Joe Root has expressed his disappointment over the recent nightclub incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse.
Joe Root averages 53.04 at Lord's in Tests: Key stats
England are set to face Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's, the Home of Cricket.
England thrash Pakistan in 1st Test: Decoding WTC 2025-27 standings
Joe Root's second term as England's Test captain got off to a flying start, with his team registering an emphatic innings victory over Pakistan.
1st Test: England humble Pakistan inside three days at Headingley
England overcame Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds.
Headingley Test: Ali Usman disappointed with Pakistan's bowling
Pakistan's left-arm spinner Ali Usman has expressed disappointment over his team's bowling performance, despite claiming his first Test five-wicket haul in the ongoing series opener at Headingley, Leeds.
1st Test, Day 2: England lead Pakistan by 195 runs
England's top-order batsman Harry Brook narrowly missed a century, scoring 91 runs off 93 balls on day two of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley.
Joe Root slams his 68th half-century in Test cricket: Stats
England talisman Joe Root scored a solid 66 versus Pakistan in the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds.
Headingley Test, England's Jordan Cox slams 73 versus Pakistan: Stats
Jordan Cox scored a crucial knock of 73 off 100 balls against Pakistan in the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds.
Joe Root becomes second England batter with this Test record
England batter Joe Root has raced to 1,500 runs against Pakistan in Test cricket. He reached the landmark on Day 1 of the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds.
England's Joe Root races to 19,500 First-Class runs: Key stats
England batter Joe Root has unlocked another achievement, completing 19,500 runs in First-Class cricket.
Harry Brook returns to top of ICC Test Batting Rankings
England's Harry Brook has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, after Travis Head slipped down after poor scores of 22 and 17 in Darwin.
Joe Root set to break this Ricky Ponting record (Tests)
Talismanic batter Joe Root is all set to kick-start his second term as England's full-time Test captain.
How has Joe Root fared at Headingley in Test cricket?
As England and Pakistan gear up for a three-match Test series starting August 19, all eyes will be on Joe Root.
1st Test: England begin post-Bazball era against Pakistan at Headingley
England's Test cricket enters a new chapter as they prepare to face Pakistan in the first Test of the three-match series, starting on August 19.
These player battles can headline England vs Pakistan Test series
The three-match Test series between England and Pakistan will get underway on August 19.
How England's Test side has fared at Headingley: Stats
England and Pakistan are set to lock horns in the first Test of their three-match series at Headingley, Leeds.
Harry Brook reflects on England captaincy snub, backs Joe Root
Harry Brook has thrown his weight behind Joe Root's appointment as England's Test captain.
Joe Root averages 53.1 versus Pakistan in Test cricket: Stats
England and Pakistan are set to clash in a three-match Test series, starting August 19, Wednesday.
Decoding the top five best active batters in Test cricket
Test cricket demands far more than stroke-making ability. It tests patience, technique, temperament and the capacity to thrive when conditions turn difficult.
Joe Root scraps England team's midnight curfew: What it means
Joe Root, who recently returned as England's Test captain, has scrapped the controversial midnight curfew.
Decoding players who can be next Fab 4 in cricket
Cricket has always produced batting generations that redefine greatness, but every golden era eventually makes room for a new one.
Ben Stokes discusses cricket's long-standing relationship with alcohol
Former England captain Ben Stokes has opened up about the sport's long-standing relationship with alcohol.
Ben Stokes questions Harry Brook's Test captaincy snub: Details here
Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has questioned the decision to overlook Harry Brook for the captaincy.
Joe Root addresses England's 'Bazball' approach after reappointment as captain
Joe Root, the newly reappointed England Test captain, has said he won't completely discard the 'Bazball' style of play.
Nasser Hussain's message for Harry Brook after England captaincy snub
Former England cricket captain Nasser Hussain has urged Harry Brook, the current white-ball skipper, to sort himself out after he was overlooked for the Test captaincy.
Why Harry Brook wasn't elevated as England's Test captain?
Rob Key, the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) managing director of men's cricket, has said that it was "too soon" to make Harry Brook the captain of England's Test team.
Can Fleming-Root duo power England Test team to glory?
Joe Root has been reappointed as the captain of England's Test team.
Joe Root reappointed as England Test captain: His leadership numbers
Joe Root has been reappointed as the captain of England's Test side.
Stephen Fleming named England's Test coach; Joe Root to lead
England have appointed former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of their men's Test side.
Will Joe Root be reinstated as England's full-time Test captain?
Former England captain Joe Root is poised to reclaim his position as the captain of the national Test cricket team, The Athletic reported on Friday.