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 the second-highest run-scorer for England in both Test and One Day International (ODI) formats.
Early Career
Joe Root started his cricketing career at his father’s club which is Sheffield Collegiate Cricket Club; he dreamt of being a cricketer like his father and Michael Vaughan who is an England cricket team captain. He played for Yorkshire’s second team in the year 2007 and was also a member of England’s junior team which participated in the 2009 World Cup. He has been maintaining good performances thus being selected to be in the senior national team.
International Debut
- Test Debut: Root started his Test cricket journey in December 2012 against India for which he managed to score 73 runs. After getting into the team, he adopted a position and became central to its performance quite expeditiously.
- ODI Debut: He made his ODI debut in January 2013 against India and after that has become a regular choice for the format.
- T20I Debut: Root also represented his country in T20 internationals from year 2012 to the year 2019.
Major Achievements
- World Cup Winner: Root was part of the England team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup, where he was the leading run-scorer for the team.
- Records: He holds the record for the most ODI centuries for England (16) and is the only player to score over 1,000 runs in World Cup history for England. As of July 2024, Root has scored over 12,000 runs in Test cricket, making him the seventh-highest run-scorer of all time in this format.
Career Statistics
- Test Matches: 143 matches, 12,027 runs, average 56.00, with 32 centuries.
- ODI Matches: 171 matches, 6,522 runs, average 47.00, with 16 centuries.
- T20I Matches: 32 matches, 893 runs, average 35.00.
Let’s take a look at some of Joe Root's international cricket records for batting and bowling across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, based on the information from ESPN Cricinfo-
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Balls Bowled | Wickets | Best Bowling | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| Tests | 144 | 263 | 22 | 12,131 | 254 | 50.33 | 5,671 | 69 | 5/8 | 32 | 64 | 1,312 | 44 |
| ODIs | 171 | 160 | 23 | 6,522 | 133* | 47.6 | 1,638 | 27 | 3/52 | 16 | 39 | 520 | 49 |
| T20Is | 32 | 30 | 5 | 893 | 90* | 35.72 | 84 | 6 | 2/9 | 0 | 5 | 92 | 16 |
Interesting Facts
- First to Achieve: He is the first batsman who was able to get 200 plus runs and also make a fifty-plus score in the initial 10 innings of the one-day international format.
- Family Background: He is a successor of the cricketing family; indeed his father as well as his brother are cricketers.
- Recognition: He received the honour of being the recipient of Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2014 and has been inducted into the ICC’s Test Team of the Year more than once.
- Technical Skills: Root on the other hand is known for his patience, his technique and temperament and is compared to the likes of Geoffrey Boycott and Michael Vaughan.
Joe Root's illustrious cricket career has solidified his place as one of England's greatest batsmen. With numerous records, including over 12,000 Test runs and a World Cup win, his legacy in international cricket is undeniable. His leadership, technical skill, and dedication continue to inspire future generations of cricketers.
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