IPL 2023: ‘When it comes to T20s, I just want to play’: Joe Root of Rajasthan Royals

Former England captain Joe Root, who has shown his prowess in the Test format, has got a rare opportunity to play in the T20 format with Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit Rajasthan Royals after spending four years away from the format.

Root is recognized for his defensive abilities rather than scoring runs at a brisk pace. Due to this, the chances of playing in IPL have become less for Root, he still wants to play whatever opportunity is knocking at his door because of his love for this format. (Watch: Prithvi Shaw celebrates in style after his fifty against Punjab Kings)

“For me, when it comes to T20, I just want to play. I just want to be around it. I want to play it. I love the format. I think it’s great and if there are opportunities like that Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Root said, “Having international cricket – first and foremost it will always be the most important thing for me – then absolutely, I will try to take them.”

“I’ve benefited a huge amount from being around T20 again. I’m trying to manage my game better in the format – trying to be a little less erratic, and a little more thoughtful.” How I want to go on and build.” One shift. You may not be as formulaic in this, but you are still making sure that you are being calculated in what you are doing.

The first Ashes Test match is a month away, and he hasn’t played a red-ball game since February. Root was sold at a base price of Rs 1 crore. Even though Root is not a regular face in the playing XI, he is focused on learning new things through the resources available.

“When you’re not playing, it can be easy enough to whine and moan and feel a little sorry for yourself. But at the end of the day, you’ve got eight weeks here to try and improve yourself. Got a chance.” Play. It would be foolish not to use that opportunity, and use the people and resources around you,” Root concluded.