Joe Root’s unparalleled batting technique left the bowlers in awe, demonstrate his master of ball control on the cricket field.
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Introduce of Joe Root
Joseph Edward Root or Joe Root is an England international cricketer, former captain the England cricket team in Test and play as Top-order batter. Born on 30 December 1990, he was stands out as a shining example of excellence, showcasing remarkable skills and unwavering determination for cricket.
Joe Root’s love for cricket was start from very young age. He is eldest son of Helen and Matt Root, including his younger brother, Billy Root was play cricket for Glamorgan. Being motivated by former Yorkshire batsman and England captain Michael Vaughan, Root started his passion and dedicated for cricket and achieved many achievements. He spent countless hours practiced in his backyard, honed his techniques and nurtured his innate talent.
Cricket Domestic Career Begin
The very first successful of Joe Root when he start his cricketing career is when he won the Player of Tournament award in the prestigious Bunbury Festival, an annual cricket tournament for the best under-15 boys players in England. By the award, Root became a phenomenon quickly and capture all the eyes of selectors and coaches.
Root made his Yorkshire second team debut on 18 July 2007 in the match against Derbyshire at Abbeydale Park. He scored 57, and with Adam Lyth, the partnership was scored total 133 first-wicket for the team. Later, he keep represented and led his team, Yorkshire’s Academy won the ProARCH Trophy in Adu Dhabi, and he was named Player of Tournament.
After his success in second team level, Joe Root was given an opportunity in the first team in the final between Yorkshire’s final Pro40 match against Essex. He was outstanding when was top-scorer with 63 in Yorkshire’s 187-7, unfortunately that his team still couldn’t win the match. Later, Root described his first team debut as a “dream come true”.
Yorkshire was made a three-year professional contract with Root and then was selected to represented England in the 2010 U19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand and led England to the Quarter-finals before being eliminated by West Indies.
In 2011, Joe was have a County Championship debut and and scored his maiden Championship hundred against Sussex. Later, in County Championship, Joe Root captained Yorkshire and won the title and help them retained it the next year.
Shining International Career
Joe Root made his debut for England national cricket team in 4th Test against India in 2012, received his cap from former England all-rounder Paul Collingwood and play as the number six batsman instead of his usual opening position. He join the top-scoring with 73 of 229 balls, equal with Kevin Pietersen. He made 20 not out in second innings to help England first Test win against India since 1984-1985.
Root made his T20 and ODIs debut next years in India ODIs, although was not required to batting in both and made his maiden ODI fifty in the 4th match of the series. Root finish the series with 163 runs although England still lost the series. After being an unused batter in the 3rd T20, in the next series he was played and scored 2 50s, top-scoring 79 off 56 balls, become the first batsman to start ODIs career with 6 consecutive score over 30.
New Zealand have a Test tour to England in the summer of 2013, and this is the time Joe Root played as captain of England Test team to played against the Black Caps. Root scored his maiden Test century and became the first Yorkshire player to score their first Test century.Joe Root’s first Ashes started when he was asked to be the opening with captain Alastair Cook after Nick Compton being drop. And won the Man of the Match later.
In his first T20Is, he was selected to bat at number four with Australia set England 249 to win. He came in when England just 37-3 and scored a career best 90 not out from 49 balls. A best performance still couldn’t help his team won the match. In 2014, Joe Root was picked for the 2014 tour to West Indies, where he made his maiden ODIs century with 107 runs off 122 balls and ended up the series with 167 runs, the highest of both teams. He later received Man of the Match award and also the Player of the Series award.
In the 2015 Cricket World Cup, Joe Root become the youngest English player to score a century at a World Cup wth his 121 against Sri Lanka. In the 2015 tour to West Indies, also mark his 2000+ Test runs. He achieved the the Youngest English batsman ever to make 3th Ashes centuries and reached the 1st position in the ICC Test batting rankings, surpassed AB de Villiers and Steve Smith. In Test match with Pakistan, he was past 3000 Test runs and also reach No.1 on the ICC Player Rankings.
Joe Root became only 3rd player after Shahid Afridi and Marlon Samuels to score a fifty and take a wicket in an ICC World T20 Final in 2016. Later, in the second Test of the series against Pakistan, Joe broke the record for the highest ever ODI score. For his performance in 2016, he was named in the World Test XI by ICC. In 2017, he completed 4000 runs in ODI and became the 3rd fastest to reach this milestone in term of number of innings. In the next year, he reach 800+ runs of just 19 innings.
In 2019, he played a good form and scored 2 centuries and 3 fifties, and reach the milestone of 250th international matches for England. On June 2021, He reach 150th ODI matches for England, he also reach 6000 run in ODI cricket, become the 4th fastest player to reach the milestones.
Joe Root’s Batting Technique and Style
Joe Root’s batting prowess is a combination of technical excellence, mental fortitude and impeccable shot selection, making him a true shining star in the world of cricket.
Root’s batting hinges on his remarkable consistency at the crease. His ability to adapt to a variety of conditions and situations is amazing. As a batsman, he exuded reliability and poise, making him an important asset to his team.
Root’s shot selection is testament to his deep understanding of the game. He has a wide variety of shots in his arsenal, from elegant flicks to agile cuts and deft sweeps. His ability to pick the right shot at the right time reflects his cricketing acumen and strategic prowess.
In his bowl, one of Joe Root’s standout traits is his flawless footwork. Whether it’s jumping down the wicket to spinners or playing with precision against fast bowlers, his foot movements are a sight to behold. This aspect of his technique allows him to control the game’s pace and direction with finesse.
Conclusion
Joe Root‘s exceptional skills and achievements in the world of cricket have made him a role model for aspiring young cricketers around the globe. The way he carries himself on and off the field, his dedication to the game, and his consistent performances have inspired the next generation of cricketers and instilled a sense of excellence in them. His leadership skills and ability to handle pressure have also been a source of motivation for young players. Overall, Joe Root’s impact on the cricket world goes beyond his individual achievements, as he continues to inspire and shape the future of the sport.
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