Joe Root

Jos Buttler has just led England to a series win in the West Indies (Picture: RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)

Jos Buttler offers Yorkshire star an England ODI lifeline

Saud Shakeel, who played briefly for Yorkshire in 2023, celebrates his century in Rawalpindi. Photo by Aamir Qureshi AFP via Getty Images.

England left looking to Yorkshire pair to pull them out of hole

Whoops: England batsman Ben Stokes loses his bat as he plays a shot before being stumped by Mohammad Rizwan off Noman Ali.

Stokes loses his bat as Pakistan's spinners loosen England's grip

Pakistan bowler Sajid Khan celebrates after taking the wicket of Ollie Pope during day two of the Second Test Match between Pakistan and England at Multan Cricket Stadium (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

'A ball with your name on it': Duckett and England face the wrath of Khan

In a spin: England's Jack Leach, right, celebrates with captain Ollie Pope after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Jack Leach puts the finishing touches to platform laid by Root and Brook

In with the immortals: Harry Brook became only the sixth man to score a triple century for England in Tests. Photo by Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images.

All bets off as Yorkshire star Harry Brook joins the immortals - Chris Waters

DON'T STOP ME NOW: England's Joe Root, left, and Harry Brook broke several records during their partnership of 454 against Pakistan in Multan Picture: AP/Anjum Naveed.

Records tumble as Yorkshire duo run riot for England in Multan

RECORD-BREAKING: England's Harry Brook, left, shakes hand with Joe Root after scoring 250 runs on day four of the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan Picture: AP/Anjum Naveed

Yorkshire pair rack up more records for England in Pakistan

Record-breaker: Joe Root leaves the field after the third day's play in the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan, where he broke Sir Alastair Cook's record for the most runs in Test cricket by an Englishman. Photo by Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images.

At the top of the tree a Yorkshireman sits - Chris Waters

RECORD BREAKER: England's Joe Root drives through the covers on the third day of the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan. Picture: AP/Anjum Naveed

'Incredible' Root hailed after passing England milestone

Joe Root congratulates Zak Crawley on reaching his half-century in the Multan Test. The second-wicket pair added an unbroken 92 as England replied to Pakistan's mammoth 556. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Crawley and Root steady the ship for England after madcap period

Anthony McGrath, pictured at the heart of the celebrations on the Lord's balcony when Essex lifted the Bob Willis Trophy in 2020, has a strong track record of success as a head coach. Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

McGrath will demand high standards but keep an eye on your socks - Chris Waters

James Wharton on his way to 285, the joint eighth-highest score in Yorkshire's history. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Wharton lights up the last day of the season with epic knock

England captain Ollie Pope leaves the field after losing the 3rd Test Match between England and Sri Lanka at The Kia Oval on September 9 (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

'Shot ourselves in the foot': Ollie Pope blasts sloppy England

England captain Ollie Pope admitted his side “shot ourselves in the foot” as wayward batting at the Kia Oval saw a triumphant Test summer end in defeat.

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BBC Test Match Special commentator Henry Blofeld on air during day one of the 3rd Investec Test match between England and the West Indies at Lord's Cricket Ground on September 7, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

I am worried about the future of English test cricket

Joe Root in action for Yorkshire earlier this season. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Waters: Is Joe Root England's greatest? He's great, so what else matters?

Ottis Gibson, pictured last month at Scarborough, believes that Joe Root's record speaks for itself. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Joe Root has nothing to prove in the great debate: Ottis Gibson

RECORD-BREAKER: England's Joe Root celebrates his 34th Test match century for England on day three of the second Test match at Lord's. Picture: Ben Whitley/PA

Record-breaking Root no intention of slowing down

MAIN MAN: Yorkshire's Joe Root came to England's rescue at Lord's with a typically quality century against Sri Lanka. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Root again to the rescue for England at Lord's

THE MASTER: England’s Joe Root and Ollie Pope before the team group photo during a nets session at Lord's Picture: Steven Paston/PA

Root helping Pope develop leading man status for England

OMITTED: Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow hits out against Australia during the T20 World Cup clash in Bridgetown in June. He will not face them next month after being dropped by England for the ODI and T20 series'. Picture: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Yorkshire star's England future looks bleak after white-ball omission

England's Joe Root (centre) shake hands with Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva (right) he leaves the field after winning the match after day four of the First Rothesay Test match at the Emirates Old Trafford (Picture: Nick Potts)

'I'm like Peter Pan': Joe Root still young at heart after anchoring England home

MARATHON MAN: England's Joe Root celebrates reaching his 50 at Edgbaston on Saturday Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Root leapfrogs legend Lara and past 12,000-run mark

HOME HUNDRED: England's Harry Brook plays through the covers during the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge. Picture: Nigel French/PA

Yorkshire star determined to be his own man at Test level

England's Joe Root celebrates reaching his century during day four of the Second Rothesay Test match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. (Picture: PA)

Stokes delight as Brook, Root and Bashir send England to victory

ENGLAND captain Ben Stokes admitted he was surprised to be celebrating a second Test match victory inside four days at Trent Bridge following a staggering West Indies battling collapse.

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Best of team-mates: James Anderson of England is flicked on the forehead by team-mate Joe Root during a nets sessions at Lord's ahead of the fast bowler's final Test. (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

'I'll miss Jimmy Anderson terribly, but we need to look to the Ashes'

FAMILIAR FACES: Former England Test captain Joe Root has enjoyed being back playing for Yorkshire in the first couple of months of the 2024 season - making significant contributions in both the County Championship and T20 Blast. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Root backs Yorkshire to be Championship promotion contenders

Milestone man Adam Lyth, who passed 4,000 T20 runs for Yorkshire during the course of his innings. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com

Yorkshire make it three wins from four in the Vitality Blast

Joe Root is available for Yorkshire's first seven games in the Vitality Blast. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire CCC boosted by Joe Root return as focus shifts in quest for success

GOOD GAME: Ricardo Vasconcelos of Northamptonshire who scored an unbeaten 129 runs is congratulated by Yorkshire players as he walks off the pitch Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Title favourites Yorkshire reach midpoint of Championship season without a win

George Hill celebrates a wicket with his Yorkshire team-mates on day one at Hove. (Picture: John Heald Photography)

Joe Root stands tall for Yorkshire CCC in the sunshine at Hove

All eyes on a win. Yorkshire head coach Ottis Gibson. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

“We need a win pretty soon” says Yorkshire CCC head coach Ottis Gibson

On their knees: Joe Root has led players' calls for a reduction in the cricket schedule. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Three-day Championship and four-day Tests would help ease schedule: Chris Waters

Fin Bean, congratulated on reaching his 150 against Glamorgan by Joe Root, has not looked out of place in a star-studded Yorkshire top-order as the young left-hander goes from strength to strength. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 05/05/2024

Rising star Bean in dreamland as part of strong Yorkshire line-up

Yorkshire's Joe Root celebrates his century against Glamorgan. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWPix.com)

Joe Root calls for reform over county cricket's fixture congestion

Joe Root celebrates his century against Glamorgan, the 11th of his Yorkshire first-class career. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire CCC lay positive platform for their spinners as hosts eye first win

Fin Bean hits out en route to his hundred. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Dominant Yorkshire CCC spin and strike their way into match-winning position

Yorkshire head coach Ottis Gibson. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

We were the only team trying to win the game says Yorkshire chief Gibson

Yorkshire pace bowler Matty Fisher. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Madsen's rush of blood does not prove costly as Yorkshire are held to a draw

Well played, partner: Harry Brook, left, celebrates his century with Joe Root at Headingley on Saturday. Brook hit 126 not out and Root 119 as Yorkshire chase their first win of the season. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire's Joe Root and Harry Brook hit hundreds before Derbyshire fight back

Yorkshire could have declared when Joe Root - seen walking off after his first innings dismissal - was out in the visitors’ second innings. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images.

More positivity needed if Yorkshire are to win promotion - Chris Waters

Shan Masood plays the ball away en route to his third County Championship century for Yorkshire. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images.

Shan Masood rescues Yorkshire after Joe Root and Harry Brook fall cheaply

Joe Root hits out during last summer's Headingley Ashes Test. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Gibson hails return of world’s-best Root as Yorkshire face Bristol test

Partners in runs: Adam Lyth, right, and Fin Bean. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire's Lyth still loving it after all these years

The presence of Joe Root, left, and Harry Brook, will hand Yorkshire a sizeable boost in the season's early weeks. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Promotion favourites Yorkshire set to be boosted by return of Brook and Root

Paul O’Grady walking with the then Duchess of Cornwall, now Queen, during her visit to the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home centre in Brands Hatch, Kent in February 2022. Photo credit: Stuart Wilson/PA

The Yorkshire Post features highlights

Yorkshire-based journalist Guy Williams has written a book about his 50 years working in the media.

From Terry Wogan to Joe Root, journalist Guy has seen all the greats

Darren Gough. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Darren Gough keeping options open as Yorkshire weigh up overseas strength

Jonny Bairstow poses at the Dharamsala venue where he will make his 100th Test appearance next week. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Darren Gough pays tribute to Jonny Bairstow ahead of 100th Test

LEADING MAN: England batsman Joe Root celebrates his century during day one of the 4th Test Match against India in Ranchi

Yorkshire's Root hailed England’s ‘best’ as he leads Ranchi recovery

Joe Root acknowledges the applause after his 31st Test century - and a record 10th against India. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Joe Root reverts to glorious type with masterly century - Chris Waters

CATCH IT: England's wicketkeeper Ben Foakes jumps to collect a throw on the third day in Visakhapatnam Picture: AP/Manish Swarup

Anderson confident England can pull off run chase in Visakhapatnam

Game, set and match. England celebrate after Tom Hartley takes the final wicket of Mohammed Siraj. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Quite simply one of England’s greatest ever victories - Chris Waters

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