Joe Root

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Joseph Edward Root is an English international cricketer who is the current captain of the England Test team. He also represents Yorkshire domestically. He now predominantly fields at first slip. He is currently ranked sixth in Test batting and seventh in ODI batting rankings according to the ICC Player Rankings, having previously been ranked the best Test batsman.

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Cricket World Cup: Australia's David Warner is caught by Joe Root for England's first wicket

David Warner hits a thick edge straight into the hands of England captain Joe Root for the first wicket in their match against Australia at Lord's in the Cricket World Cup.
BBC News - Published 13 hours ago

Cricket World Cup: England's Joe Root & Jos Buttler fall v Sri Lanka

Joe Root and Jos Buttler fall to leave England 144-5, chasing 233, to beat Sri Lanka in the World Cup group game at Headingley.
BBC News - Published 4 days ago

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South Africa outplayed but not downbeat - Du Plessis

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis says his team can take positives from their World Cup opening game loss to hosts England, rues missed opportunities.

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:38Published on May 30, 2019

Stokes hails consistent Root as England’s ‘rock’ ahead of Cricket World Cup

Ben Stokes has hailed Joe Root as England’s “rock” and hopes the Test captain can lead the side to glory this summer. Yorkshireman Root will be a crucial part of England’s top order in both the..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:41Published on May 22, 2019

Joe Root wants England team-mates to win over nation at World Cup

Joe Root wants England's cricketers to follow Gareth Southgate's lead at this summer's World Cup, winning the nation's hearts and minds as they battle for the trophy. Southgate visited Eoin Morgan's..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:46Published on May 9, 2019