Career Information
Joe Root – England’s Batting Maestro and Modern-Day Cricket Legend
Joe Root, born on December 30, 1990, in Sheffield, England, is a renowned right-handed batsman and occasional off-spin bowler. He has been a pivotal figure in international cricket since his debut in 2012.
Cricket Career & Stats:
- Test Matches: Root has played 152 Tests, amassing 12,972 runs at an average of 50.87, including 36 centuries. He surpassed Alastair Cook’s record to become England’s highest Test run-scorer.
- ODI Career: In 177 One Day Internationals, he has scored 6,859 runs, averaging 47.96, with 17 centuries.
- T20I Matches: Root has featured in 32 T20 Internationals, accumulating 893 runs at an average of 35.72.
- IPL Career: In 2023, Root joined the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, marking his entry into the tournament.
Lesser-Known Facts
- Cricket runs in Root’s family; his younger brother, Billy Root, is also a professional cricketer.
- Root’s father, Matt Root, witnessed Joe becoming England’s highest Test run-scorer just hours before attending Billy’s wedding, making it a memorable day for the family.
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