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 40th Test century in Australia during the second Ashes Test, finishing unbeaten on 135 to anchor England's innings and keep them competitive despite Mitchell Starc's six-wicket haul.
Joe Root surpassed Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket history, reaching 13,379 runs in 157 matches during a match against India in Manchester.
Joe Root expressed hope to return to England's T20 team despite skipping the IPL, while preparing for a three-match ODI series against India, marking a potential evolution in his career after six years away from the format.
Joe Root became the first England player and fifth overall to surpass 13,000 Test runs in 2025, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history.
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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/ | |
| https://twitter.com/root66 | |
| X | https://twitter.com/root66 |
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 |