If you're playing against someone, you always want them playing flat out and at their best - so when you are successful you know you've produced a really good performance. — 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I used to see Michael Vaughan play at the club and then to watch him captain England was inspiring. — Joe Root Copy Share
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
Coming off the field and having a young family, it's very easy to distract yourself. — Joe Root Copy Share
