Joe Root is currently on a sabbatical from international cricket.

England captain Joe Root has been ruled out of the upcoming series against Pakistan due to personal reasons. The news was announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on October 26th, with no further details given. It’s not clear when Root will return to the team, but he is expected to be back in time for the Ashes series against Australia in 2022.

What is a sabbatical?

A sabbatical can be defined as a year-long break from work or study. In most cases, this means that someone takes a year off work and doesn’t earn any money during that time. However, this isn’t always the case. Some people take sabbaticals without stopping their careers altogether and instead take some time off while still working for their employer.

Why did Joe Root take a sabbatical?

There are several reasons why someone might choose to take a sabbatical, but Joe Root’s main reason was so he could spend more time with his family. In an interview with BBC Sport before his departure, Root said that his father had been diagnosed with cancer and he wanted to spend more time with him before it was too late.