Joe Root at The Gabba (Source: AFP Photos)
Regarded as England’s best Test batter of all time, Joe Root finally got the money off his back on Thursday during their second Test of the all-important Ashes series against Australia at The Gabba. The 34-year-old, who did not have a Test century in Australia until today, will no longer be remembered for the unwanted record.
Root has now got his 40th Test century, coupled with 66 half-centuries under his belt. No wonder he is often compared to Sachin Tendulkar for his impeccable consistency, and adding to that, he has a century in the longest format in Australia as well.
Prior to this innings, Root had scored 908 runs in 29 innings in Australia at an average of around 35, which was very poor given his lofty standards. Thankfully, after the century, he improved his numbers in his arch-rivals’ own backyard.
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