J E —, England Test cricketer who hit 200 not out against Sri Lanka at Lord's in 2014 (4)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
root
(Other definitions for root that I've seen before include "radical" , "Basic cause or origin" , "Underground growth" , "Tuber" , "Eg, turnip or carrot" .)