Joe Root

2024 - 8 - 29

Joe Root's Century: Is He the Cricketing Wizard of the West?

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Joe Root smashes his 33rd Test century, equaling Alastair Cook's record and leaving legends in the dust! Can he keep the magic going?

In cricket, moments of glory are often measured by runs, records, and an athlete's resilience against the odds, and Joe Root has just added another rave review to his already stunning biography. The celebrated English cricketer recorded his 33rd Test century on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's Cricket Ground, placing him level with the iconic Alastair Cook. With the game evenly poised, Root’s batting prowess not only thrilled fans but also solidified his place in the annals of English cricket.

But as the scoreboard ticked, it was not only Root’s century that turned heads—his leapfrogging of modern-day legends like Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson showcased that there’s a new wizard in town, casting spells with the bat. The air crackled with excitement as Root proved once again why he’s regarded as one of the finest batsmen in the world. His 33rd ton came after a disciplined innings that showcased both elegance and strategy against the Sri Lankan bowlers, who found it tough to crack the code of a player in sublime form.

As if that wasn't enough to get fans buzzing, Root also completed a remarkable milestone by accumulating 6,500 runs at home in Test matches, demonstrating his enduring dominance on familiar turf. Alastair Cook might have been the golden boy of English cricket, but Root is undeniably carving out his own legacy, one century at a time. As the fans chanted and the cameras clicked, his every shot became a story waiting to be told, further reminding everyone why cricket is often referred to as a religion in this part of the world.

There is something magical about Century No. 33, as it merges history with potential—and with it, Root also hit a milestone of scoring runs at home, where he now has over 6,500 runs to his name. With the cricketing world watching in eager anticipation, fans can't help but wonder—will Root surpass Cook and take the title of England's best Test batsman once and for all? Or will future stars stand up to reclaim the throne he seems destined to conquer? Regardless of the outcome, one thing is clear: if cricket were magic, Joe Root would be the wizard with the best wand!

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Joe Root goes to the top of English records (ICC Cricket)

Joe Root smashed his 33rd Test hundred to go level with England legend Alastair Cook on century count.

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ENG vs SL: Joe Root equals Alastair Cook's England Test record ... (India Today)

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Joe Root Notches Up 33rd Test Ton, Surpasses THESE Modern ... (ABP Live)

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Joe Root leapfrogs Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson ... (India TV)

England made a strong comeback with in-form Joe Root smashing his record-equalling Test century in the first innings of the second Test match against Sri ...

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Joe Root Equals Alastair Cook's Record Of Most 100s For England ... (News18)

Root, who made his Test debut for England in 2012 against India in Nagpur, now has 33 centuries to his name in 264 innings of 145 Tests.

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Joe Root completes 6500 runs at home in Tests: Stats (NewsBytes)

Root attained the milestone with his 13th run in the 2nd Test versus Sri Lanka being held at Lord's in London. Earlier, Root played a crucial role in helping ...

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Joe Root test century: जो रूट ने टेस्ट क्रिकेट में अपना 33वां शतक लगाया और उन्होंने एक साथ तीन दिग्गज क्रिकेटरों का रिकॉर्ड तोड़ दिया।

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Joe Root Slams 33rd Test Century, Climbs On Top In Active ... (NDTVSports.com)

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Joe Root equals England record of 33 Test centuries, goes joint 10th ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: Joe Root equalled the England record of 33 Test centuries held by Alastair Cook when he reached three figures on the first day of the second ...

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Joe Root 33rd Test Century: जो रूट ने जानिए कैसे शतकों के मामले में रोहित शर्मा को पीछे छोड़ दिया है. मगर विराट कोहली उन सबसे बहुत आगे चल ...

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Joe Root equals Cook's record for most Test centuries by England ... (Sportstar)

Joe Root struck his 33rd Test ton during the opening day of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's on Thursday.

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टेस्ट में जो रूट का धमाल, ठोका 33वां शतक; ये पांच उपलब्धियां कर ली अपने नाम (Hindustan हिंदी)

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Joe Root equals Alastair Cook's record, powers England ahead in ... (Hindustan Times)

Joe Root's century and Gus Atkinson unbeaten half-century has powered England to 358/7 at Stumps on Day 1 of the second Test at Lord's. | Crickit.

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Joe Root dedicates record-equalling 33rd Test century to Graham ... (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Former batter and coach was early champion and mentor who pushed for his Test elevation.

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जो रूट ने स्मिथ-विलियम्सन को छोड़ा पीछे, एलिस्टर कुक के बराबर पहुंचे ... (News18 इंडिया)

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