England's experienced batsman Joe Root has once again established himself as one of the greatest players of Test cricket. In the recently played Test match, Root achieved a special place in cricket history by scoring a brilliant century. Now he is only behind the great Sachin Tendulkar, who has the most Test centuries to his name. With this century, Root not only put his team in a strong position, but also made a tremendous increase in personal records.
In this article, we will understand in detail why this record of Root is special, what impact it had on the world of cricket, and how this century led to England's lead.
Root's century innings: A confluence of class, control and confidence
England got off to a great start in the first innings of the match. Although the early wickets fell quickly, Joe Root took charge and once again proved that he is the real master of Test cricket. His 31st Test century was technically sound, strategically sound and a sight to behold.
Root batted for 200+ balls and smashed 10 boundaries and a glorious six in his hundred. He showed the courage to play the fast bowlers on the front foot and displayed his superb footwork against the spinners.
Joe Root's place in cricket history: Close to Tendulkar
Whenever a player scores more than 30 Test centuries, his name is automatically added to the list of cricket's greats. And now Joe Root is only behind Sachin Tendulkar (51 Test centuries), who is considered one of the most successful batsmen in the game.
Root now has 31 Test centuries, making him the most successful Test batsman of this era. The consistency and composure he has displayed in reaching this milestone is inspiring.
England's innings got stability: Root's big contribution
In England's second innings, where most batsmen were struggling, Root held one end. Due to his innings, England was able to cross the 300+ mark and could take a lead of 100+ runs over the opposition team.
This lead not only gave England the command in the match but also gave the bowlers a chance to attack freely. This clearly shows that this innings of Root was not just a personal achievement, but a match-winning contribution.
Root's technical skill: An example of modern cricket
If we look closely at Joe Root's batting style, it is a perfect balance between modern technology and traditional cricket. His footwork is excellent, he has a tremendous understanding of leaving the balls outside the off stump and he is an expert in strike rotation.
The most attractive thing in his batting is - calmness and confidence. Whether the world's fastest bowler or a turning spinner is in front of him, Root always acts with patience and understanding.
Sachin vs Root: Is this comparison fair?
It is not easy to compare any player with the great Sachin Tendulkar. But the way Joe Root has scored runs consistently forces the question to be raised whether he can surpass Tendulkar's record?
Tendulkar scored 51 centuries in 200 Tests, while Root has played around 140 Tests so far. If Root's form continues like this, it is not impossible that he scores 40+ centuries. However, for this he will have to stay away from injuries and maintain his fitness level.
Inspiration for the team: Ideal for the youth
In today's time when young players are getting attracted towards T20 and franchise leagues, a player like Root has emerged as the brand ambassador of Test cricket. He shows that glamour, respect and fame can be achieved in Test cricket too.
His batting teaches not only England but the youth of the world that long innings can be played in cricket only with patience and hard work.
Reaction of cricket critics: What did the veterans say
After Root's century, many former veteran players and commentators praised him. Former players like Michael Vaughan, Nasir Hussain, Sunil Gavaskar said that Joe Root is the most mature and calm batsman of today's time.
Gavaskar said, "Watching Joe Root's batting reminds me of Rahul Dravid. There is maturity in his shots and he knows the art of performing in big matches."
Root's importance for the England team
England's Test team has been playing under the aggressive strategy of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum for the last few years. But only players like Joe Root give stability and control to this team.
His presence is a source of restraint and experience in the dressing room. When the rest of the players attack, Root plays patiently and also scores runs. This combination has become England's strength.
A look at Root's records
Record stats
Test centuries 31
Test runs 12000+
Average 50+
Best score 254 runs
Debut 2012 vs India
Can Root become the highest Test run scorer?
Given Root's current form, it is not out of the realm of possibility that he will soon score 15000+ runs in Test cricket. If he continues to play like this for the next 4-5 years, he might even challenge Tendulkar's total run record (15,921 runs).
His consistency, fitness and mental strength give him an edge in this direction. If he avoids any major injury, another record in cricket history could be broken.
A player of an era – Joe Root
This innings of Joe Root has once again proved that he is among the best Test batsmen not only in England but in the world. His record, form and impact on the match show that he holds an extraordinary place in the history of cricket.
If he continues to perform like this, he will not only create more records but will also become a source of inspiration for generations to come.
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