Predicted: When Joe Root will go past Sachin Tendulkar for all-time Test runs record Englishman went second on list of most prolific batsmen at Old Trafford – and could surpass Indian great if ... Joe Root | Age: 34 yrs , Bat Style: right handed . middle order , Bowl Style: right-arm off-break . Spinner | Cricket Player Profile - Get Player Bio, Recent Form, Batting and Bowling Career Stats with Strike rate, Bowling Economy, Total Innings & Matches, Double Century, 100s/50s and 4s/6s Joe Root is a Famous English Top Order batsman cricket player, Who is known for playing as a top batter in all three formats of international cricket since 2012. And he is part of the Yorkshire team in domestic cricket and part of Rajasthan Royals in Indian Premier League (IPL). Joseph Edward Root is a top-order right-handed batsman and occasional off-spinner who plays for the England national team. Root was born on 30 December 1990 to Matt Root and Helen Root. Matt Root was a club cricketer at Sheffield Collegiate and later he became a medical representative.