Joe Root, 22, began watching cricket at Headingley as a 10-year-old

Two Yorkshiremen will be making their first Test appearance on their home ground tomorrow. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow are viewed by many as the future of England's batting and this match will be a significant step for them.

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Ed Joyce playing for Sussex

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Sir Robert Edwards: Co-pioneer of the IVF technique whose work led to the first test-tube baby

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