
England Star Batter Joe Root etched his name on Saturday to historical books when he raised his 37th testing century.
Root continued to 99 NO, Root reached his milestone in the first session of 2. Day, with the boundary on the first ball of the day after launching through the day of charged opening. Its hundred were based on 192 supplies, underlined the patient and mature shifts in demanding conditions.
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Root came to the fold under pressure on day 1, while England fought in two goals early, after impressive spells from Indian Nitish Kumar Reddy, which removed both opening. Together with Ollie Popet Root stabilized shifts with a bold partnership that frustrated Indian disciplined bowling attacks.
The couple took England for lunch at 83/2, despite testing Indian stimulators and some Verbal exchanges – especially from Mohammed Sirije – Root remained focused, absorbed pressure and led the shifts forward.
Post-te, India hit with quick goals because Ravindra Jadeja released the Pope and Jasprit Bumrah removed Harry Brook. But Root again anchored England’s reaction and combined with Captain Ben Stokes to combine another 50 partnership.
The Room’s shifts were marked by intelligent stroke rotation, selective stroke playing and clear diversion from the usual aggressive aggressive approach of England “Bazball”, showing the value of the adaptability in the cricket of the red ball.
He ended up 1. Day undefeated to 99, Before the completion of its century early 2 day. This shift strengthens the root figure as one of the modern giants of the test cricket.
Most test hundreds (TOP 5)
- Sachin Tendulkar – 5
- Jacques Kallis – 45
- Ricky ponting – 41
- Kumar Sangakkara – 38
- Joe Root – 37*
With the form on the side, Root will look at other milestones as the series continues.
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Published on:
July 11, 2025
Tune