Joe Root, MBE (born 30 December 1990) is an English international cricketer, who plays for the English cricket team and formerly captained the Test team.
He also represents Yorkshire in English domestic cricket. Root is currently the leading run-scorer among all active batsmen and the tenth highest run-scorer of all time in Test cricket.
Root is considered to be one of the greatest batsmen of his era and the greatest batsmen England has ever produced.
Quick Facts:
| Full Name | Joseph Edward Root |
| Date of Birth | 30 December 1990 |
| Age | 34 Years (As of 2024) |
| Nationality | English |
| Profession | Professional Cricketer Trainer |
Joe Root Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joseph Edward Root |
| Nickname | Root Rooty Joe, Shorty, The Golden Child |
| Date of Birth | 30 December 1990 |
| Age | 34 Years (As of 2024) |
| Birthplace | Dore, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
| Hometown | Dore, Sheffield |
| House/Residence | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Nationality | English |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Professional Cricketer Trainer |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Cricket Training Spending Time with Family |
| Autograph/Sign |  |
Body Measurement
| Weight | In Kg – 74 Kg In lbs – 185 lbs |
| Height | In Ft. – 6 ft. 0 in In Meter – 1.83 m In Centimeter –183 cm |
| Chest | In Inches – 38 In In Cm – 96 Cm |
| Waist | In Inches – 34 In In Cm – 86 Cm |
| Eyes Color | Blue |
| Hairs Color | Light Brown |
| Skin Tone | Fair Whitish Brown |
Contact Info
| Phone No. | Not Available Publicly |
| Publicly Not Disclosed Yet |
About Profession
| International Debut | Test – 13 December 2012 ODI – 11 January 2013 T20I – 22 December 2012 |
| Clubs/Team(s) | Yorkshire Sydney Thunder Trent Rockets Dubai Capitals Rajasthan Royals |
| Jersey Number | #66 Previously (5, 61) |
| Position | In At No. 3 Top Order Batsman |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Batsman |
| Bowling Style | Right Arm Off Spin |
| Strengths | Solid batting technique Versatile stroke play Strong leadership skills Excellent fielding ability Consistent run-scoring in all formats Mental toughness Ability to anchor innings Effective captaincy Adaptable in different playing conditions Good cricketing intelligence |
| Coach/Mentor | Chris Silverwood |
| Career Turning Point | 2012 |
Joe Root Achievements
| Awards/Honors | 2019 – Won ICC CWC 2019 Numerous Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards |
Joe Root Family
| Wife/Spouse | Carrie Cottrell |
| Child(s) | 2 Daughters (Names Not Available) |
| Parents | Father – Matt Root Mother – Helen Root  |
| Siblings | Brothers – Billy Root and Jake Root Sisters – None |
Relationship & More
| Marital Status | Married |
| Girlfriend | Carrie Cottrell |
| Controversies | None |
Education
| School | Dore Primary and King Egbert School in Sheffield |
| College/University | Worksop College |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Favorites:
| Favorite Actor | Tom Hardy |
| Favorite Actress | Kate Winslet |
| Favorite Sports | Cricket Golf Soccer |
| Favorite Batsman | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Favorite Bowler | Glen McGrath |
| Favorite All Rounder | Ben Stokes |
| Favorite Shot | Cover Drive Scope |
| Favorite Cricket Ground | Lords Cricket Ground |
| Favorite Athlete | Virat Kohli Cristiano Ronaldo |
| Favorite Destination | India Australia |
| Favorite Country | England |
| Favorite Book | Not Known |
| Favorite Food | Steaks Indian Cuisine |
| Favorite Drink | Coffee |
| Favorite Color | Red |
| Favorite Cars Brand | Rolls Royce |
| Favorite Phone | iPhone |
| Favorite Singer | Taylor Swift |
| Favorite Pet | Dog |
Style Quotient
| Cars Collection | The Range Rover The Mercedes-Benz ML BMW X5 |
| Bike Collection | None |
Social Media
| @root66 | |
| @JoeRootOfficial | |
| @root66 |
Joe Root Net worth & Source
| Net Worth (approx.) | $15 Million (As of 2024) |
| Earning Source | National Team Salary Sponsors Leagues Contracts The Root Academy |
| Salary (approx.) | $500,000/ Year |
Some Hidden Facts About Joe Root:
- Joseph Edward Root was born on December 30, 1990, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.
- Joe Root is a right-handed batsman and is known for his technically sound and versatile batting style.
- Cricket runs in Joe Root’s family. His grandfather, Don Root, played club cricket in Sheffield, and his younger brother, Billy Root, is also a professional cricketer.
- Root made his international debut in all three formats in 2012 – Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I).
- Joe Root became the fastest English batsman to reach 6,000, 7,000, 8,000, and 9,000 runs in Test cricket.
- Joe Root is first England captain to score a double century in India (in 2016).
- He became part of the England team that won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019.
- He is Leading run-scorer for England in ODIs.
- Appointed as the captain of the England Test team in 2017.
- Led England to a historic 4-0 Ashes series win against Australia in 2017-18.
- Joe Root successfully led England to a Test series win in Sri Lanka in 2018.
- Consistent performance across all formats, establishing himself as a key player for England.
- Numerous Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards for outstanding performances.
- Joe Root studied at Dore Primary School and then at King Ecgbert School in Sheffield. He also attended Worksop College, where he played cricket and rugby.
- Root is often referred to by the nickname “Rooty” by his teammates.
- He assumed the role of England’s Test captain in 2017, succeeding Alastair Cook.
- Root has achieved numerous records, including being the fastest English batsman to reach milestones like 6,000, 7,000, 8,000, and 9,000 runs in Test cricket.
- He played a crucial role in England’s Ashes victory over Australia in 2015, scoring a total of 460 runs in the series.
- Joe Root is married to Carrie Cotterell, and they have two daughters.
- Besides his batting prowess, Root is known for his part-time off-spin bowling, often providing valuable breakthroughs for his team.
