I do a lot of free weights in the gym, with lots of squats, lunges and push-pull exercises to help develop strength and power. — Joe Root Copy Share Image
What batsmen like me do for fitness is often a bit different to what bowlers like Jimmy Anderson or Stuart Broad do but everyone in the squad has a big focus on core strength. It is really important for batting,… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
There are always different areas in the game you want to develop. For me it's my all-round game in different conditions in different places… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
As a batter you are generally playing a mental game most of the time and having too long to prepare can work against you… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
I'm just trying to score as many runs as I can each time. The more I can make over a hundred, the better. — Joe Root Copy Share Image
I have been given a fantastic opportunity to captain the Test side and will continue to work very hard at doing my best at… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
As a player I think you naturally think long term and think what is the schedule in the next year or so. — Joe Root Copy Share Image
I remember getting hit in the ribs when I was on about eight or nine in my first game, and everyone rushed over, quite… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
You want to be busy and try and get the scoreboard moving, and showing that intent when you go out there is important. — Joe Root Copy Share Image
I used to see Michael Vaughan play at the club and then to watch him captain England was inspiring. — Joe Root Copy Share Image
I have a short, home-made armguard because I don't like the regular ones. I'd wear that on a lively pitch. I don't use a… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
