Joe Root

HOW IS THAT: Yorkshire's George Hill, Finlay Bean and Adam Lyth appeal for the wicket of Sussex's Tom Clark in the County Championship clash at Headingley earlier this season. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Yorkshire CCC - Chris Waters answers YOUR questions

England's Joe Root during a nets session at Lord's, London. England will face Pakistan in the second Men's Rothesay Test Match starting Thursday. (Picture: PA)placeholder image

'I'm hacked off' - Joe Root fumes over latest England drinking shame

MAGIC MOMENT: Ben Stokes celebrates winning the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley back in August 2018. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA.placeholder image

'Shambolic': Ben Stokes blasts Headingley Ashes omission

Joe Root made a winning start to his second spell as England captain. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Joe Root's England reboot off to the perfect start with rout of Pakistan

Joe Root would like to play at Headingley as much as possible. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Joe Root laments Headingley Ashes omission

Joe Root acknowledges the applause for his fifty at Headingley. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Root answers captaincy question before Brook takes centre stage

England's Joe Root on day one of the first Rothesay Test at Headingley, Leeds. (Picture: PA)placeholder image

Why Headingley Test could be Joe Root's last at his home ground

A general view during a nets session at Headingley, Leeds. PIC: Bradley Collyer/PA Wireplaceholder image

Why test cricket belongs in Yorkshire

Harry Brook, left, and Joe Root during a nets session on the eve of the Test. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Same old Headingley: A new Joe Root

Joe Root pictured during his pre-match press conference at Headingley on Tuesday. Photo: Bradley Collyer/PAplaceholder image

Root vows to keep England's attacking edge as new era begins

England's Joe Root and managing director Rob Key during a nets session at Lord's, London. Picture: Ben Whitley/PA Wire.placeholder image

Rob Key should be sacked after ridiculous decisions: Letters

Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Anthony McGrath: Joe Root and Stephen Fleming are the best men for the job

LEADING MEN: Joe Root (second right) - pictured chatting with former England captain Ben Stokes (left) and Yorkshire team-mate Harry Brook - has been reappointed as captain of the Test match team, starting his second reign against Pakistan later this month. Picture: Jacob King/PAplaceholder image

Root reveals plan for England Test match approach

FOLLOW ME LEADER: Yorkshire's Joe Root has been re-appointed as England's Test captain. Picture: DAVID GRAY/AFP/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Yorkshire's 'pride' after Root returns as England Test captain

YORKSHIRE have paid tribute to Joe Root following his reappointment as England Test captain – after one of their former overseas players was named as the new head coach to work alongside him.

Chris Waters

LEADING MAN: Yorkshire's Joe Root has been appointed as England's Test match captain for a second time. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images.placeholder image

Root back as England Test captain with Fleming as new head coach

Pictured L-R Andy Tyas (Mercia), Ian Whitworth (Mercia), Cllr Andrew Sangar (South Yorkshire Pension Authority), Jemima Jones (British Business Bank), Alex Fleming (CEO, Play Padel Sheffield), Gillian Taberner (South Yorkshire Pension Authority), Paul Wainwright (FW Capital), Brad Green (Castle Square Corporate Finance). (Photo by Shaun Flannery/shaunflanneryphotography.com)placeholder image

Joe Root: Padel company backed by cricket star raises £1.2m

Joe Root of England is interviewed after New Zealand won the 2nd Rothesay Test match between England and New Zealand at The Kia Oval on June 21, 2026 in London, England. (Picture: Philip Brown/Getty Images)placeholder image

Joe Root emerges as front-runner to be next England Test captain

GOT HIM: England's Sam Curran celebrates the wicket of India's Shreyas Iyer at Lord's on Sundayn. Picture: Steven Paston/PA.placeholder image

Coach McCullum’s key input in sealing win over India

England's Ben Stokes walks off after getting out. PIC: Joe Giddens/PA Wire.placeholder image

Stokes has been the backbone of the England team - YP Letters

Now for the quarters: Yorkshire, pictured celebrating victory in their final group match against Notts, host Somerset in the last eight at Headingley on Wednesday as they bid to reach Finals Day for only the fourth time. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

McGrath on T20 q/f: We’ve got a brilliant chance if we play to our potential

Dom Bess, centre, is congratulated by Joe Root after taking the catch that dismissed Notts's George Linde. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Yorkshire CCC through to last eight of T20 Blast

I'M UP FOR IT: Yorkshire's Harry Brook faces the media during a press conference ahead of the first T20 game against India on Wendesday. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PAplaceholder image

Brook keen to take over England Test captaincy from Stokes

Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes pictured in Sri Lanka in 2018. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Chris Waters - Why Bairstow should be the next England Test captain

FROM ME TO YOU: Ben Stokes (right) and Harry Brook reflect on England losing their Test series 2-1 against New Zealand after a 160-run defeat at Trent Bridge. Stokes feels Brook should succeed him as Test captain. Picture: Jacob King/PAplaceholder image

Brook backed by Stokes to be England's next Test captain

WAY BACK WHEN: England's Ben Stokes and Joe Root, pictured together in 2015 after winning the Ashes against Australia. Picture: Philip Brown/Pool/PAplaceholder image

Root left alone by Stokes to watch over England’s young guns

“HE’S like a brother. A strange brother. It’ll be strange the next time we turn up, and he’s not here.”

Siddharth Thakur

Class act: England’s Joe Root passed two more landmarks on day four of the second Test with New Zealand at The Kia Oval, but his heroics couldn’t save the hosts.placeholder image

Joe Root reaches two more landmarks as England send SOS to Ben Stokes

Will Luxton celebrates his maiden first-class hundred against Warwickshire at Scarborough last Friday. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Will Luxton in good company as he looks to build on breakthrough display

Hasan Ali celebrates with a bat drop after helping Yorkshire to victory on Sunday. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

When their No 10 is doing the mic drop, is this finally Yorkshire’s year in T20?

Joe Root, left, and Adam Lyth after victory against Surrey. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Root praises “fire and ice” Bairstow and Lyth as golden generation still shines

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CricketTalk - Yorkshire's Championship start, Joe Root and T20 Blast preview

Joe Root, pictured during the warm-up before Yorkshire's County Championship match against Surrey at Headingley, says he is fully focused on helping England to win as opposed to personal numbers. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

I’m not one for numbers, it’s all about winning: Root on England aim this summer

Howzat: Joe Root and his Yorkshire team-mates appeal for a Surrey wicket as they closed in on victory at Headingley on Monday. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Joe Root: A performance like that just shows the quality of players at Yorkshire

Well played, partner. Adam Lyth, left, and Jonny Bairstow punch gloves during their splendid partnership that put Yorkshire in control against Surrey. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Lyth and Bairstow give hope of a first shared home success for Root and Brook

In tandem: The world's No 1 and No 2 batsmen, Joe Root and Harry Brook are back for Yorkshire this week.placeholder image

Root and Brook a tandem that Yorkshire need to maximise, says Hamilton

Jhye Richardson in action for Yorkshire with the bat at Somerset. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Jhye can fly after Somerset knock says Yorkshire’s Joe Root

James Wharton played a fine innings for Yorkshire at Taunton. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

James Wharton to the fore as Yorkshire CCC chases comeback triumph

Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

“We’re not far away” - Yorkshire CCC head coach Anthony McGrath on victory quest

NOW HEAR THIS: Yorkshire's Joe Root is congratulated on dismissing Sussex's Tom Clark during the recent County Championship clash at Headingley. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

England’s greatest run-scorer Joe Root gives pep talk to Yorkshire team-mates

Insight: The Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath. Picture by Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.complaceholder image

Anthony McGrath welcomes chance to give insight to England in post-Ashes reset

Joe Root takes the applause after his innings against Sussex. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Joe Root in the runs for Yorkshire CCC as batsmen dominate on benign pitch

Demanding more: Anthony McGrath. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Anthony McGrath's honesty bodes well as Yorkshire look to justify optimism

Joe Root is bowled by Logan van Beek during the 2023 World Cup in Pune. Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP via Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Yorkshire's van Beek keen to get to know England stars

Joe Root in action on his last County Championship appearance for Yorkshire against Warwickshire at Headingley in early May last year. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Yorkshire CCC look to legend Joe Root to help inspire lift-off

Telling it like it is: Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Yorkshire coach Anthony McGrath: We wouldn’t beat a kids’ team playing like this

David Attwood is clerk of the course at Doncasterplaceholder image

'I look after Doncaster Racecourse - reopening DSA would be massive for us'

Joe Root of Trent Rockets (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)placeholder image

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow up for grabs in The Hundred's new auction

NOT IN THE MIX: Yorkshire's Joe Root (right) excelled for England in their three ODIs against Sri Lanka, but will not be part of Harry Brook's (left) T20 World Cup squad next month. Picture: AP/Eranga Jayawardenaplaceholder image

Brook explains Root omission from England T20 World Cup squad

THIS IS THE WAY: Yorkshire's captain Harry Brook and Joe Root celebrate the England white-ball captain reaching a stunning century during yesterday's ODI against Sri Lanka, the visitors winning by 53 runs to clinch the series 2-1. Picture: S KODIKARA / AFP via Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Brook sees funny side as he blasts England to ODI series win

MAN OF THE MOMENT: England's captain Harry Brook, pictured during the second ODI cricket match against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday. Picture: AP/Eranga Jayawardenaplaceholder image

Root backs Brook to become 'brilliant' England captain

Yorkshire grit: Joe Root, left, and Harry Brook in the throes of their partnership in Colombo on Saturday. Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Joe Root to the fore with bat and ball as England claim much-needed win

GOT HIM: Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis successfully stumps England captain Harry Brook during the first ODI cricket match between England and Sri Lanka in Colombo Picture: AP/Eranga Jayawardena.placeholder image

Brook optimistic despite defeat in World Cup warm-up game

Ted Hemsley played for Sheffield United, Shrewsbury Town and Doncaster Rovers in his football career, as well as Worcestershire as a first class county cricketerplaceholder image

'I retired from football in 1979 - but I'm still in the gym every morning at 82'

Jacob Bethell takes the applause after a magnificent century at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Photo: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire.placeholder image

From hell to Bethell as Jacob shows England sweet slice of heaven

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