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 product Erin Thomas has been called up to the England Under-19s squad for the T20 World Cup in Malaysia at the start of next year.
Yorkshire County Cricket Club's Jafer Chohan is part of a 19-player squad to tour South Africa from 20 November to 14 December.
Yorkshire County Cricket Club's Adil Rashid and Jafer Chohan have been selected in a 14-player squad for the upcoming T20 and ODI series away to West Indies in October and November.
For all the latest news, previews, ticket, membership and Premium Experiences information and more exciting content from Yorkshire Cricket and the Northern Diamonds straight to your inbox, subscribe now.
To view our privacy policy, click here.