Joe Root

Plenty to ponder: England coach Matthew Mott cannot hide his disappointment despite victory at Eden Gardens following a disastrous World Cup campaign. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

England end their disastrous World Cup defence with a win

Down and almost out. Jos Buttler, the England captain, leaves the field along with Adil Rashid and Jonny Bairstow after England's latest defeat against Sri Lanka. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

English cricket needs fifth format as every fool can see - Chris Waters Comment

Ben Stokes can't hide his frustration after his dismissal in Bangalore. Photo by Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP via Getty Images.

No end in sight to England's Cricket World Cup misery

NEW DEAL: Yorkshire batter Joe Root has agreed a new three-year central contract with England. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Yorkshire CCC quintet handed new England deals

FUTURE DEBATE: England and Yorkshire's Joe Root speaks to the media in Bangalore, discussing the future of the one-day game after concerns were raised about attendances at the World Cup and the lack of 'close finishes'. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Root admits future of ODI cricket needs clarifying

Out: Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan celebrates the wicket of England’s Liam Livingstone during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in Delhi, India. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Underdogs Afghanistan thrash holders England at World Cup in India

Joe Root of England during a nets session at Arun Jaitley Stadium on October 13, 2023 in Delhi, India ahead of the World Cup game with Afghanistan (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

'Retire? No. I’ll get pushed before that' - Joe Root on 50-over future

It was all smiles for Joe Root in the nets ahead of England's World Cup opener against New Zealand. The former Test captain is one of five Yorkshire players in the champions' squad. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Yorkshire CCC quintet could be crucial to England’s World Cup defence

WANTED: England's Joe Root's presence against Ireland is welcomed by captain Josh Crawley. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA

Root's supporting role welcomed by England captain

READY FOR ACTION: England's Jonny Bairstow (right) and Harry Brook (centre) during a nets session at the Riverside Stadium. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA

Buttler hails return of Stokes as man for 'crucial moments'

Yorkshire’s very own Root is in action and is wearing a black armband to honour someone he shares a Yorkshire connection with. Image: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Why Joe Root is wearing a black armband for England in Ashes

Like his old self: England's Joe Root plays a shot on day three of the fifth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at The Oval (Picture: AFP via Getty)

Root, Bairstow and England's last 'Bazball' of the Ashes summer

A victory may be beyond England’s reach but fans were given something to celebrate when Root dismissed Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne with a sensational catch. Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Watch Joe Root dismiss Marnus Labuschagne with stunning Ashes catch

Jonny Bairstow may not be playing but he is still immortalised at North Marine Road. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Jonny Bairstow looks down on the play as Adam Lyth marches on

Chris Woakes celebrates with team-mate Mark Wood after hitting the winning runs at Headingley. Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images.

Harry Brook helps England to keep the Ashes series alive

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root walk out to bat on day two at Headingley. Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Yorkshire's Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow fall cheaply in Headingley Test

Ben Stokes heads to the nets at Headingley on Wednesday. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Yorkshire can help us to win back the Ashes - Ben Stokes

Optimistic: Joe Root talks to the media at Headingley. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

We can still win the Ashes - Yorkshire CCC and England star Joe Root

Point to prove: Jonny Bairstow batting in the nets at Headingley on Tuesday. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Root expects Bairstow to thrive off Lord's controversy in Headingley Test

Steve Smith of Australia looks on as they leave the field at the end of a dominant day one for Australia (Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Kevin Pietersen blasts 'shambolic' England as Australia take control

THAT'S THE WAY TO DO IT: England's Joe Root attempts a reverse ramp during day four of the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Root convinced Bazball approach will pay off for England in The Ashes
JOE ROOT has no regrets about the manner of England’s Ashes loss at Edgbaston, insisting he would like to “go back in time” and captain England in the same fearless fashion as Ben Stokes.

PAINFUL: Englandcaptain Ben Stokes and his players show their disappointment after losing the first Ashes Test match to Australia by two wickets at Edgbaston, opposing skipper Pat Cummins seeing his side home with an unbeaten 44. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Stokes defiant despite England's Ashes loss at Edgbaston

Got him: Stuart Broad of England celebrates the wicket of Australia batter Steve Smith of Australia at Edgbaston. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images

Broad's wickets see momentum swing back towards England at Edgbaston

Jonny Bairstow is poised to play his first Championship game for almost five years after a successful comeback for the Yorkshire second team. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com

Yorkshire CCC hoping Jonny Bairstow can help end their long winless run

Joe Root has launched a new cricketing school (Picture: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Joe Root launches 'R66t to Hardball' state school for youngsters

"Nothing I've seen here is insurmountable" - Yorkshire chief executive Stephen Vaughan. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire CCC AGM - Stephen Vaughan delivers defiant message over crisis

Neil Wagner of New Zealand celebrate the wicket of during day five of the Second Test Match between New Zealand and England at Basin Reserve on February 28, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Ben Foakes almost leads England to dramatic win in New Zealand

Harry Brook of England prepares to bowl during day four of the Second Test Match between New Zealand and England at Basin Reserve. (Picture: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Harry Brook shows bowling ability as he turns England Test with key wicket

England's Ben Foakes (R) celebrates catching New Zealand's Kane Williamson, with teammates Zak Crawley (L) and Joe Root (C), during day two of the second cricket Test match between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on February 25, 2023. (Photo by MARTY MELVILLE/AFP via Getty Images)

Joe Root impressed by ‘brilliant’ Ben Stokes declaration as England take charge

Joe Root of England leaves the field with Harry Brook for a rain delay during day one of the Second Test Match between New Zealand and England at Basin Reserve on February 24, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Picture: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Harry Brook and Joe Root make superb stand for England against New Zealand

Not this time: New Zealand's wicketkeeper Tom Blundell, right, celebrates the wicket of England's Joe Root during day three of the first cricket Test match between New Zealand and England (Picture: MARTY MELVILLE/AFP via Getty Images)

Joe Root struggling to carve out a new role in Ben Stokes' revolution

Eoin Morgan turned around England cricket team's fortunes in the shorter formats of the game. PIC: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Eoin Morgan leaves behind lasting legacy on cricket - The Yorkshire Post says
The impact of England’s World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan on the game of cricket cannot be overstated.

BIG DEAL: Harry Brook saw his stock rise even further during the Indian Premier League auction after scoring a deal in excess of £1m with Sunrisers Hyderabad Picture: AP Photo/Anjum Naveed

Yorkshire's Brook breaks £1m barrier in IPL auction

Left or right, it's all the same to Joe Root, pictured batting in the nets left-handed during the tour to New Zealand in 2018. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Finally, a way to stop Joe Root, or probably not...

YOU'RE IN: Yorkshire's Joe Root is included in England's Test squad to tour Pakistan in December. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

England Test squad to tour Pakistan includes Yorkshire pair

Yorkshire Director of Cricket Darren Gough during the LV= Insurance County Championship match between Yorkshire and Kent at Headingley on April 28. PIC: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

The players are the only glimmer of hope at Yorkshire CCC - YP Letters

England's Ben Stokes during a nets session at Emirates Old Trafford. Picture: PA.

‘Great courage and leadership’ displayed by Stokes in mental health battle

Joe Root: Former Test captain seeking to inspire the senior men in England’s ODI squad. (Picture: PA)

Tubthumper Joe Root orders England to get back up again

BUSY SCHEDULE: For England's cricketers. Picture: PA Wire.

How many days cricket do England's overworked players play?

HARRY BROOK: Will captain Yorkshire Vikings as they aim to win the Vitality Blast. Picture: PA Wire.

Harry Brook ready for Yorkshire's big day after frustrating summer with England

England's Jos Buttler reacts after the first one day international match at the Kia Oval, London. (Picture: PA)

‘No time to panic’ says Jos Buttler as England are thrashed by India

Inseparable duo: Joe Root and Jonathan Bairstow of England celebrate winning the Fifth LV= Insurance Test Match between England and India at Edgbaston on July 05, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

‘Strong Yorkshire, strong England’ - Root and Bairstow’s summer of centuries

England's Joe Root celebrates his century on day five of the fifth LV= Insurance Test Series match at Edgbaston (Picture: PA)

Joe Root hails return of ‘Glory Days’ for rock and roll England

Untouchable: Yorkshire pairing of Joe Root, left, and Jonny Bairstow, right, produced abother fearless display of batting to help England surge to victory against India at Edgbaston in the final match of a series which began last summer. (Picture: David Davies/PA)

Root and Bairstow steer England to record-breaking Test win against India

England's Alex Lees on day four at Edgbaston. Picture: PA

‘Ultimate belief’ puts England in sight of history at Edgbaston

England batsmen Jonny Bairstow (l) and Joe Root celebrate victory after day five of the third Test Match between England and New Zealand at Headingley on June 27, 2022. (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root reborn under Ben Stokes’s England Test revolution

England's Jonny Bairstow (left) and Joe Root embrace at the end of the game after day five of the third LV= Insurance Test Series Match at Emerald Headingley Stadium, Leeds. (Picture: PA)

Root and Bairstow complete series whitewash for England at Headingley

England's Jack Leach celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealand's Michael Bracewell. Picture: PA

Perfect 10 as Jack Leach shines for England at Headingley

England's Alex Lees showed his true value in the second Test at Nottingham (Picture: PA)

Alex Lees: Yorkshire title-winner proving his true worth to England

England centurions Joe Root and Ollie Pope (left) during day three of the Second LV= Insurance Test Series match at Trent Bridge (Picture: PA)

Joe Root and Ollie Pope smack centuries as England fight back

England's Ben Stokes (centre) during a nets session at Trent Bridge. Picture: PA.

England v New Zealand: England urged to be ‘more positive’ by Ben Stokes

LEADING MAN: Joe Root celebrates after scoring the winning runs against New Zealand at Lord's Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images

England's Joe Root top of New Zealand’s ‘most wanted’ list

All Fine: Stuart Broad, above, has no issues with Joe Root. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

England's Stuart Broad on his relationship with 'great friend' Joe Root

England's Joe Root celebrates scoring the winning run during day four of the First LV= Insurance Test Series at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. (Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire)

‘Never any doubt Joe stepping up on the big occasions’ - Stokes hails Root

England's Joe Root strikes the ball en route to a match-winning knock against New Zealand (Picture: PA)

'Don't worry Ben, you can count on me' - Joe Root century leads England to win

NOT YET: Yorkshire's Harry Brook will not make his Test debut at Lord's against New Zealand. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire CCC’s Brook made to wait for England Test debut

LORD'S: Will host the first Test between England and New Zealand. Picture: Getty Images.

How can I watch England v New Zealand? Channel, radio coverage and start times

BACK ON HOME SOIL: Yorkshire Vikings' David Willey. Picture: Allan McKenzie\SWpix.com.

David Willey’s return can give Vikings timely lift for Falcons T20 clash

A dejected Yorkshire, including Adam Lyth, Steve Patterson, Jordan Thompson and Joe Root, were unable to force victory over Warwickshire on the final day of their County Championship match at Headingley. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Headingley stalemate as Ottis Gibson’s Yorkshire CCC extend unbeaten start

Yorkshire's Harry Brook thanks the crowd for their support after he is dismissed for 194 against Kent.(Picture: SWPix.com)

Yorkshire’s Harry Brook earns England Test call alongside Root and Bairstow