In the past, I found myself on occasions not playing the game at the speed that suits me. I need to make sure I'm in control of what is going on out there as much as I can. — Joe Root Copy Share Image
Time has never really been an issue in Test cricket, especially in the modern game where things naturally move quicker than they have in the past. — 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
