Do you know these 10 things about Joe Root?

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He is the current captain of the England cricket team in all formats of the game.

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Root is a right-handed batsman and occasional off-spin bowler.

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He has also captained England to series wins in Sri Lanka, South Africa, and the West Indies.

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Root is the fastest English player to score 6,000 and 7,000 runs in Test cricket.

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In 2019, he led England to their first-ever World Cup win in the limited-overs format.

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He is known for his elegant strokeplay, excellent technique, and calm demeanor on the field.

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