Joe Root Hundred in Ashes: Joe Root has set a new record by scoring a brilliant century in the second test match against Australia. He has scored a historic century with his bat on the Gaba ground. His celebration after turning 100 created a stir on social media.
Joe Root century: England batsman Joe Root has finally scored a century while playing the Ashes in Australia. He has achieved that achievement in his Test career, for which he was waiting for a long time. Joe Root, the number one batsman in the red ball format, has ended the century drought lasting 15 Test matches in Australia. On Thursday, he achieved this feat in Gabba. This achievement has been recorded in his name in a day night test match. Root has come to play on Australian soil as a guest in the Ashes for the fourth time. His previous highest score was 89 runs. England had to face defeat in the first Test, in which Root scored 0 and 8 runs.
Joe Root scored a century on Gaba soil
The second match of the Ashes series between England and Australia is being played in the historic ground of the village. This match is being played with pink ball in day night format. In this, Root surprised everyone by scoring a century. Created history by scoring his century in this historic series in Australia. He faced 181 balls to complete his century. During this period, a total of 11 fours also came off his bat. His unique celebration after scoring a century is also becoming increasingly viral on social media.
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Root celebrated in Hardik Pandya style
Joe Root’s celebration after scoring 100 against Australia is going viral on social media and the biggest reason behind it is Team India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Seeing the way he welcomed his century, fans were reminded of Hardik. After winning the T20 World Cup, Team India player Hardik Pandya had celebrated in a similar manner. With both hands down with the trophy, neck slightly bent and a smile on the face, he has won everyone’s heart. Root also celebrated in the same manner.
World’s youngest batsman to score 40 centuries
Joe Root has made history in his name by scoring a century on the Gabba ground. He has become the youngest batsman in the world to score 40 centuries in Test cricket. Ruth has achieved this feat in 34 years and 339 days. Before the star cricketer with England, the name of South Africa’s legendary player Jacques Kallis was at the forefront of the list. He scored 40 Test centuries in 35 years and 79 days.
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