It's not about how many games we win with me as captain, it's about us being consistently getting better over a long… — 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… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
You have to have a laugh and a joke. If you spend five days playing a Test match and so much time… — 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
In the past, I found myself on occasions not playing the game at the speed that suits me. I need to make… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
Every time you're involved in an Ashes series, as soon as it finishes at the back of your mind you start thinking… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
From the age of six I used to watch every England team and when I was messing around in the backyard I… — 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… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
When I'm waiting to bat I try to watch the game and make sure I know what is going on so I… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
You look at someone like Neil Wagner - he's got a big heart, a big engine, and keeps running. And that's what… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
Michael Vaughan gave me his old thigh pad when he retired. It was in my kitbag for a long time. — 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… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
This game can be brutal. As soon as you get comfortable, it bites you. You have to stay on it all the… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
You have to enjoy winning and being part of a successful team, just being a young bloke. But at the same time… — Joe Root Copy Share Image
I'm not a massive reader, to be honest. I try and fill my time with other things. But I remember getting halfway… — 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
