Joe Root

Joe Root, born on December 30, 1990, in Sheffield, England, is one of the finest cricketers of his generation. A right-handed batter known for his composure and consistency, Root has been a cornerstone of England’s batting lineup across all formats. He made his international debut in 2012 and became a global cricket icon.

Career Highlights:

  • Test Career: Root has played 149 matches, scoring 12,754 runs at an average of 51. He has hit 1,364 fours and 44 sixes and is currently ranked 1st in the ICC Test batting rankings with 903 points.
  • ODI Career: In 171 matches, he has amassed 6,522 runs with an average of 48, hitting 520 fours and 49 sixes.
  • T20I Career: Root has played 32 matches, scoring 893 runs at an average of 36, with 92 fours and 16 sixes.

Root’s last Test match was in October 2024 against Pakistan, while his most recent ODI was in November 2023 against India. Although he hasn’t played T20Is since 2019, his contributions across all formats have cemented his legacy as one of England’s greatest cricketers.

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Name
Joe Root
Nationality
engEngland
Position
Batsman
Batting Style
Right hand Bat
Bowling Style
Right arm Offbreak
Playing Role
Top order Batter
IPL Team
Rajasthan Royals
Marriage Status
Married
International Debut
England (2012—present)
T20i International Debut
India vs England at Wankhede - December 22, 2012
Test International Debut
India vs England at Nagpur - December 13 - 17, 2012
One Day International Debut
India vs England at Rajkot - January 11, 2013
Wife Name
Carrie Cotterell
Born at
Sheffield, Yorkshire
Current Team
England National Cricket Team, Rajasthan Royals
Birthday
December 30, 1990
Age
33

Batting Career Stats

SeasonTeamMatInnsRunsBallsSRHSBt.AveNO4s6s50s100s
Total-

Career Total

SeasonMatInnsRunsBallsSRHSBt.AveNO4s6s50s100s
ODI1711606522751686.77133*47.6023520493916
T20I3230893707126.3090*35.725921650
Test149272127542230657.1726251.01221364446435
Total3524622016930529270.24485134.3350197610910851