Joe Root is pushing his legacy in Test cricket in a different way. After a long, England is back in Test cricket. As they are facing the Sri Lankan side in the longest format, Root is creating history in consecutive innings. In the second Test at the Lords, he scored his 34th Test hundred and became only the 4th batter to hit consecutive tons at this historic venue. After that, a heartfelt moment between Root and his father grabbed the internet.
Root’s Excellence Shattered the Record Book:
After winning the first Test match by 5 wickets, England is facing Sri Lanka in the second Test match of the series at the Lords. Since day 1, Root has been seen in unstoppable mode. The English batter has achieved a historic milestone with his second consecutive century in the ongoing Test match at Lord’s. By surpassing Graham Gooch, Root has now become the highest run-scorer at this iconic venue. His performance has set a new benchmark in English cricket.
During the second Test against Sri Lanka, Root scored 143 in the first innings. He then reached his 34th Test century, surpassing Alastair Cook’s record of 33 centuries. Root achieved this in his 145th Test, while Cook needed 161 matches to reach his total. This achievement highlights Root’s impressive career and his impact on English cricket.
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Joe Root reached a new milestone in his Test career by surpassing Alastair Cook’s record for most runs against Sri Lanka. Cook had scored 1,290 runs in 16 Tests against Sri Lanka. With his performance in the second innings, Root now holds the record with 1,291 runs.
A Heartwarming Moment on the Field:
Root’s milestone also places him in an elite group of players who have scored centuries in both innings of a Test at Lord’s. He joins the ranks of George Headley, Gooch, and Vaughan, marking a significant achievement in his career.
Apart from his excellence, another heartwarming moment shined such milestones, there at the Lords. After Joe Root recorded such milestones, the entire stadium erupted to praise the English great. But standing in the stands, Root’s father, Matt Root was in tears. A heartwarming hug between these father-son duo grabbed the attention. Joe Root’s father Matt is a former English player. A proud moment was recorded for the father at the historic venue.
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