Let's make this birthday one to remember.

35 years old (Born on December 30, 1990)

Happy Birthday, Joe Root! From Yorkshire's fresh-faced opener in 2009 to England’s batting maestro since your Test debut in 2012, you've certainly rooted yourself firmly into cricket history. Whether gracefully driving bowlers mad or calmly steering innings through stormy sessions, you’ve made it look easier than brewing a proper Yorkshire cuppa.

Your recent exploits—crossing the magical milestone of over 10,000 Test runs and consistently anchoring England’s batting lineup—have fans cheering louder than ever. May your birthday be filled with fewer ducks and more centuries; after all these years at the crease, you're still our favourite Root cause for celebration!