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Cricket
Joe Root
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BatterEnglandDecember 30, 1990
Joe Root is one of the finest Test batsmen of his generation and former England captain.
Career Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Strike Rate | Wickets | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 165 | 14,075 | 56.8 | 73 | 262 |
| ODI | 189 | 7,577 | 86.7 | 30 | 166* |
| T20I | 32 | 893 | 126.3 | 6 | 90* |
| Total | 386 | 22,545 | — | 109 | 262 |
Test
Matches
165
Runs
14,075
Strike Rate
56.8
Wickets
73
Highest Score
262
ODI
Matches
189
Runs
7,577
Strike Rate
86.7
Wickets
30
Highest Score
166*
T20I
Matches
32
Runs
893
Strike Rate
126.3
Wickets
6
Highest Score
90*
Total
Matches
386
Runs
22,545
Strike Rate
—
Wickets
109
Highest Score
262
Teams & Years
| Team | Type | Years |
|---|---|---|
| England | National | 2012–Present |
| Yorkshire | Domestic | 2009–Present |
| Sydney Thunder | Franchise (BBL) | 2018–2019 |
| Rajasthan Royals | Franchise (IPL) | 2023 |
| Paarl Royals | Franchise (SA20) | 2025–Present |
| Trent Rockets | Franchise (The Hundred) | 2021–Present |
England
National2012–Present
Yorkshire
Domestic2009–Present
Sydney Thunder
Franchise (BBL)2018–2019
Rajasthan Royals
Franchise (IPL)2023
Paarl Royals
Franchise (SA20)2025–Present
Trent Rockets
Franchise (The Hundred)2021–Present
Major Achievements
- England Test Captain — One of England's Most Successful Captains
- Ashes Series Winner
Major Accolades
- ICC Men's Test Team of the Year — Multiple Selections
- ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year — Selected
- ICC Test Player of the Year — Winner (2021)
- Wisden Cricketer of the Year — Winner