Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 30/12/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Dore, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joseph Edward Root |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Eye Color | Light Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | King Ecgbert School, Sheffield |
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| College | Worksop College in Worksop |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
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| Hometown | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Playing the guitar |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 01/12/2018 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Carrie Cotterill |
| Wife | Carrie Cotterill |
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Family
| Father | Matt Root |
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| Mother | Helen Root |
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Career
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| Nature on field | Calm | ||||||
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| Favourite Shot | Straight drive | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | Getting Man of the Series award for England Under-19 against Bangladesh Under-19 in 2010 |
Favourites
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| Actor | Brad Pitt | ||||
| Travel Destination | Barbados |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2014 | |
| 2. His grandfather was a former Yorkshire captain | |
| 3. College team-mates referred to him as FEC (Future England Captain) | |
| 4. Known as a prankster both on and off the field | |
| 5. Considers Batman as his favorite superhero | |
| 6. Does not smoke but consumes alcohol | |
| 7. Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) | |
| 8. Supporter of Sheffield United football club | |
| 9. Captained the England Test team from 2017 |