Joe Root Height

Joe Root

Cricketers

Known for: Former captain of the England Test team, Over 11,500 runs in Test matches, More than 6,200 ODI runs, Key player during England's successful campaigns including Ashes series wins, Elegant right-handed batting style; often compared to contemporaries like Virat Kohli & Steve Smith

Height

6'0.0" (183 cm)

Gender

Male

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Joe Root is one of England’s most accomplished and stylish cricketers, renowned for his technical proficiency and leadership on the international stage. Born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Root hails from a sporting family—his younger brother Billy has also played professional cricket. Joe attended King Ecgbert School and later Worksop College on a cricket scholarship, where his prodigious talent was quickly recognized. Root made his Test debut for England against India in December 2012. He rapidly established himself as a mainstay of the English batting lineup across all formats. Known for his elegant stroke play and adaptability, he has been particularly prolific in Test cricket. As of mid-2024, Root has scored over 11,500 runs in Tests at an average above 49 with more than 30 centuries—making him one of England’s all-time leading run-scorers. He captained the England Test team from February 2017 to April 2022—the longest-serving captain by matches—and led them to memorable series wins both at home and abroad. Under his leadership, England achieved historic victories including their first away series win in Sri Lanka since the late '90s. In limited-overs cricket (ODIs & T20Is), Root has been equally valuable with over 6,200 ODI runs at an average above 48 and several match-winning performances during major tournaments such as the ICC Cricket World Cup. Root plays domestic cricket for Yorkshire County Cricket Club and is widely respected for his sportsmanship and consistency under pressure.

Joe Root stands at 6'0" (183 cm), which is above average for a male. This is 8.0 cm taller than the average height for men(5'8.9" (175 cm)).

Interesting Facts

Joe Root was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in both domestic (2014) and international categories.
He is only the second Englishman after Alastair Cook to score more than ten thousand Test runs.
His nickname 'The Golden Child' reflects early expectations placed upon him.
He scored a century on debut as Yorkshire’s youngest ever centurion.
Outside cricket he enjoys golf—a sport he plays left-handed despite being right-handed otherwise.

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