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 played my first game of adult cricket at about eight or nine when the fifth team were short and picked me… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
If I was playing for my local club I'd want to play in exactly the same way as if I was playing… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
After a test match it's very easy to make selections, once you've seen exactly how the surface is going to play. — Joe Root Copy Share Image
I've always wanted to play Test cricket from a young age and that's what you dream about. But you have to make… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
We should be looking to inspire every living person in this country to play the game of cricket. — Joe Root Copy Share Image
I want to make contributions that help us win Test matches rather than put us in positions where we have to play… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
Jos has been the most complete white-ball batsman we've had ever. The way he can play a number of different scenarios. He… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
I'd love to go and visit Pakistan. It would be a great opportunity to go and play there personally. Unfortunately, it's not… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
You try to make sure you have respect for the opposition but still play to win and play hard cricket. — 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
