Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Joe Root Discovered Jacob Bethell's Cricket Talent in Barbados
Cricket star Joe Root met 10-year-old Jacob Bethell in Barbados and was amazed by his cricket skills.
Root was so impressed that he tried to get Jacob signed to his cricket team.
He saw Jacob hit a century at a young age.
Root noticed Jacob's maturity and focus.
Years later, they played in a cricket match together.
Root realized his initial prediction was correct.
Jacob became a professional cricketer.
Joe Root met Jacob Bethell in Barbados over a decade ago.
Root observed Bethell's impressive cricket skills during a youth match.
Root was impressed by Bethell's maturity.
Root advocated for Bethell to be signed by Yorkshire.
Years later, Root and Bethell played in an ODI together.
- Who
- Joe Root and Jacob Bethell
- What
- Root discovered Jacob Bethell's cricket talent in Barbados and supported his career.
- When
- Over a decade ago
- Where
- Bridgetown, Barbados
- Why
- Root saw Jacob's natural talent and wanted to help him succeed in cricket.
- Event
- Joe Root's discovery of Jacob Bethell
- Location
- Bridgetown, Barbados
- Age of Jacob Bethell at discovery
- 10
- Root's Action
- Recommended Jacob to Yorkshire
- Current Status
- Bethell is playing professionally and has played with Root in an ODI