Early Life
Joe Root, born on 30th December 1990 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. He is an English cricketer and the current captain of the England Test team. Root was introduced to cricket at a young age by his father Matt Root, who used to play for Nottinghamshire.
Career Beginning
In July 2009, he made his debut for Yorkshire Second XI against Derbyshire at Abbeydale Park. After several impressive performances, Root earned himself a place on the first eleven as an opening batsman alongside Adam Lyth. In September 2011, Joe signed a three-year contract with Yorkshire,
Rise to Prominence
Root enjoyed numerous successes early in his career which led to him being named the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack’s “Cricketer of the Year” in 2014. That same year, Root struck two centuries during the home series against Sri Lanka and was subsequently promoted to open batting during England’s tour of India.
Establishing Himself as a Top Player
Jow went on to establish himself as one of the top players in world cricket over following years. His consistency with the bat across all formats has been unmatched.
Captaincy
In February 2017, Root succeeded Alastair Cook as England’s Test captain after Cook decided to step down from his position. Despite facing many challenging moments amid changes in the squad dynamic and various on-pitch struggles, Joe Root has demonstrated remarkable leadership skills and tactical acumen throughout his tenure as England’s Test Captain.
Achievements & Records
Throughout his illustrious career so far, Root has amassed more than 8000 runs in Tests which include several centuries and half-centuries. He is the only player to score his maiden century in his debut match as captain.
Personal Life
Jow Root married Carrie Cotterell in December 2016. They have two children together, Alfred William and Isabella. In addition to cricket, Joe Root has shown a keen interest in football, supporting Sheffield United FC.
Legacy & Influence
In a relatively short span of time, Joe Root has become one of England’s most reliable batsmen across all formats, winning the praise and admiration of fans and pundits alike for his ability to consistently perform under pressure while also successfully leading his team both on and off the field.
