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“I've always wanted to play Test cricket from a young age and that's what you dream about. But you have to make sure you can contribute regardless of the format.” quote by Joe Root — Download Open 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 sure you can contribute regardless of the format.”

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I'm just trying to score as many runs as I can each time. The more I can make over a hundred, the better.

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That was my upbringing: you treat people with respect.

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As a player I think you naturally think long term and think what is the schedule in the next year or so.

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I try not to measure myself against other players.

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I remember getting hit in the ribs when I was on about eight or nine in my first game, and everyone rushed over, quite concerned. The umpire said to me afterwards, 'If anyone had appealed I would have had to give you out LB!' I ended that innings about nine not out off about 15 overs. I was already digging…

You want to be busy and try and get the scoreboard moving, and showing that intent when you go out there is important.

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Something people might not know about me is, I like playing the guitar.

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I used to see Michael Vaughan play at the club and then to watch him captain England was inspiring.

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