Joe Root signs new deal with Yorkshire

Joe Root signs contract extension with Yorkshire County Cricket Club Credit: Press Association

England batsman Joe Root has signed a contract extension with Yorkshire County Cricket club which will keep him at Headingley until at least December 2019.

The 25-year-old, regarded as one of the best top-order batsmen in the world, is set to play his final County Championship match with Yorkshire on Sunday against Surrey before joining up with the England squad ahead of the First Test at Headingley against Sri Lanka starting on Thursday May 19.

Joe Root will stay at Headingley until at least December 2019 Credit: Press Association