Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 30/12/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Dore, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
Latest News about Joe Root
Joe Root scored his maiden Test century in Australia during the second Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, ending a long wait for a hundred on Australian soil. He remained unbeaten on 135 and reached his 40th Test century in the process, joining the small group of players to have hit 40 or more Test hundreds.
Joe Root surpassed Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket history, reaching 13,379 runs during England's fourth Test against India in Manchester. The milestone strengthened his place behind only Sachin Tendulkar on the all-time list.
Joe Root crossed 13,000 Test runs in 2025, becoming the first England player and fifth player overall to reach the landmark. The achievement further underlined his status as one of the most prolific batters in Test cricket.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joseph Edward Root |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Eye Color | Light Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | King Ecgbert School, Sheffield |
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| College | Worksop College in Worksop |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobbies | Playing the guitar |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 01/12/2018 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Carrie Cotterill |
| Wife | Carrie Cotterill |
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Family
| Father | Matt Root |
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| Mother | Helen Root |
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Career
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| Nature on field | Calm | ||||||
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| Favourite Shot | Straight drive | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | Getting Man of the Series award for England Under-19 against Bangladesh Under-19 in 2010 |
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| Travel Destination | Barbados |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/root66/ | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2014 | |
| 2. His grandfather was a former Yorkshire captain | |
| 3. College team-mates referred to him as FEC (Future England Captain) | |
| 4. Known as a prankster both on and off the field | |
| 5. Considers Batman as his favorite superhero | |
| 6. Does not smoke but consumes alcohol | |
| 7. Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) | |
| 8. Supporter of Sheffield United football club | |
| 9. Captained the England Test team from 2017 |