His innings meant Root equaled Alastair Cook’s record for the most Test hundreds by an England batter after he came in with the side faltering at 42-2 on the first day of the second Test. Root immediately pointed to the sky after reaching three figures in a gesture in memory of former England batter and […]
The right-handed batter achieved the milestone in England’s second Test of the three-match home series against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. The 33-year-old, who has been in remarkable form, walked out to bat at No.4 with England 42/2 and anchored the innings with a mesmerizing knock. He put together important partnerships with Harry Brook and Jamie […]