Who is Joe Root? Career, Records and Interesting Facts

He plays for the England national team and Yorkshire in domestic cricket.Root is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of his era and is England’s second-highest run-scorer in both the Test and One-Day International (ODI) formats.

Early Career

Joe Root started his cricket career at his father’s club, Sheffield University Cricket Club; he dreamed of becoming a cricketer like his father and England cricket captain Michael Vaughan. He played for Yorkshire II in 2007 and was also a member of the England youth team that participated in the 2009 World Cup. He continued to perform well and was selected for the national team.

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International debut

• Test debut: Root started his Test cricket journey in December 2012 against India in which he scored 73. After joining the team, he quickly made his mark and became the core of the team’s performance.

• ODI debut: He made his ODI debut against India in January 2013 and became a regular in the format since then.

• T20I Debut: From 2012 to 2019, Root also represented his country in T20 Internationals.

Moore served as the captain of the England Test team from February 2017 until April 2022. During his tenure, England played 64 matches, winning 32 and losing 32. His captaincy brought him a lot of trouble when England lost the 2017-18 Ashes series in Australia.

Main achievements

• World Cup Winner: Root was a member of the England team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup and he was the team’s top run scorer.
• Records: He holds the record for most centuries in One-Day International cricket for England (16) and is the only player in England’s World Cup history to score more than 1,000 runs. As of July 2024, Root has scored more than 12,000 runs in Test cricket, becoming the seventh-highest scorer of all time in that format.

Career Statistics

• Tests: 143 matches, 12,027 runs, average 56.00, 32 centuries.
• ODI matches: 171 matches, 6,522 runs, average 47.00, 16 centuries.
• T20I matches: 32 matches, 893 runs, average 35.00.

As per information provided by ESPN Cricinfo, let’s take a look at Joe Root’s international cricket record for batting and bowling in Tests, One-Day Internationals and T20s.

Format	matches	Bureau	Not out	run	Highest score	Average	Number of pitches	Small door	Best Bowling Ball	100 seconds	1950s	4 seconds	6 seconds
test	144	263	See more : Observation Skill Test: Can you find the Word Soccer in 8 Seconds? twenty two	12,131	254	50.33	5,671	69	5/8	XXXII	64	1,312	Chapter 44
Overseas Development Agency	171	160	twenty three	6,522	133*	47.6	1,638	XXVII	3/52	16	XXXIX	520	49
T20 Series	XXXII	thirty	5	893	90*	35.72	84	6	2/9	0	5	92	16

Interesting Facts

1. First to achieve: He is the first batsman to score more than 200 runs and score more than 50 runs in the first 10 innings of a One-Day International.
2. Family Background: He is the heir to a cricketing family; his father and brother are both cricketers.
3. Recognition: He won the Wisden Cricketer of the Year Award in 2014 and has been named in the International Cricket Council’s Test Team of the Year several times.
4. Technical Skills: Root, on the other hand, is known for his patience, technique and temperament and has been compared to the likes of Geoffrey Boycott and Michael Vaughan.

Joe Root’s illustrious cricket career has cemented his place as one of England’s greatest batsmen. With numerous records, including over 12,000 Test runs and a World Cup title, his legacy in international cricket is undeniable. His leadership, technical ability and dedication continue to inspire future cricketers.

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