(Watch) Joe Root scores a magnificent century to return in form in IND vs ENG 4th Test, creating history to hit 10 centuries against India.
In the recent 4th Test match between India and England held at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, Joe Root, the prominent batsman for England, displayed an exceptional performance by scoring his 31st Test century. Root, demonstrated his prowess by crafting his 10th Test century against India, achieving this milestone in 219 deliveries with the support of nine boundary shots.
Here is the moment when Joe Root reached his century:
This remarkable feat also inscribed Root’s name in the annals of cricket history as the first player ever to secure 10 centuries against India. Root’s achievement places him atop the list of players with the most centuries against India, surpassing stalwarts like Steven Smith, Garry Sobers, Viv Richards, and Ricky Ponting.
Root’s accomplishment is further highlighted when considering the broader context of Test cricket. He currently ranks sixth in the list of players with the most Test centuries against a single nation. This illustrious list includes legendary names such as Bradman, Gavaskar, Hobbs, and Sachin Tendulkar.
With this century, Root also equaled Rohit Sharma’s tally of 47 international centuries, underscoring his status as one of the most prolific run-scorers among active players. Notably, Root’s century comes at a crucial juncture, as he had been facing scrutiny due to his recent form slump and questioning of his batting approach.
Despite doubts surrounding his suitability to the aggressive ‘Bazball’ style of play, Root’s return to a more conventional batting approach proved fruitful as he silenced critics with his stellar century. His achievement was met with widespread acclaim, including praise from team captain Ben Stokes, whose reaction to Root’s century garnered significant attention across various media platforms.