"Leaves the bazball nonsense to other batters" - Fans laud Joe Root for his century in ENG vs WI 2nd Test
Joe Root starred with the bat in the second innings for England against West Indies (WI) on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Sunday, July 21. The right-hander hit a boundary to get to his century off 158 balls, comprising seven boundaries.
This was Root’s 32nd Test century, equal with Kane Williamson and Steve Smith among the Fab Four. He is only behind former captain Alastair Cook (33) for most Test tons for England. It was also his sixth Test ton against the Windies, joint most by England alongside Colin Cowdrey, Alan Lamb, Andrew Strauss, and Alastair Cook.
During his knock, Root also shared a 189-run partnership with another England centurion Harry Brook for the fourth wicket.
Fans on X lauded Joe Root for his 32nd Test ton. One user wrote:
"One of the icons of Test history, continues to roar in the longer format, A Champion from England."
Another user wrote:
"It will always be hard to stop Joe root when he plays his natural cricket, and leaves the bazball nonsense to other batters in the side."
A user believes that Root can go past the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Tests. He wrote:
"Great chance to break Sachin Tendulkar's record of most runs as well as most matches in test cricket."
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Joe Root's century helps England take 350-plus lead against West Indies in 2nd innings
Centuries from Joe Root and Harry Brook have helped England take a 350-plus lead against West Indies in their second innings. Brook, in particular, scored 109 off 132 balls with the help of 13 boundaries. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope also chipped in with scores of 76 (92) and 51 (67), respectively.
At the time of writing, England were 405/7 after 86 overs in their second innings, with Root and Gus Atkinson at the crease. The hosts have stretched their lead to 364 runs.
Asked to bat first, Ben Stokes and Co. posted 416 in their first innings. In response, WI put up 457 in their first innings.
Follow the ENG vs WI 2nd Test live score and updates here.