Yorkshire batsman Joe Root, England’s Test captain, has signed a new contract with the county to remain at Emerald Headingley until 2022.
The Sheffield star is one of the world’s best batsmen at present and will hope to be able to add more silverware to the two County Championship titles he helped win in 2014 and 2015.
ROOT’S CAP NUMBER WHEN HE MADE HIS TEST DEBUT IN 2012 IN NAGPUR
THE NUMBER OF TEST MATCHES PLAYED BY 27-YEAR–OLD ROOT
Yorkshire enjoyed an encouraging second day, particularly with the ball, to get themselves back into contention in their Rothesay County Championship clash against Essex at York’s Clifton Park.
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Starting day 2 Corbett and Heldreich remained unbeaten until the lunch interval reaching 284-4.
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