Feb 24: On the opening day of the fourth Test against India, Joe Root’s impressive century stole the limelight, helping England overcome early setbacks caused by Akash Deep’s impressive bowling. At the close of play, the 33-year-old Root remained unbeaten on 106 runs, exhibiting a classic Test innings crafted over 226 deliveries.
According to former England captain Alastair Cook, Joe Root’s brilliant knock under pressure demonstrated the batting great returning to his basics to resume scoring runs. Cook also drew a parallel with Indian captain Rohit Sharma, highlighting Root’s class and skill as a player of spin.
Here’s what Cook had to say about Joe Root’s Batting Class
“When you see someone go through a little trouble, it’s always great to see them out the other end. What Joe Root did today was go back to basics.”
“This is a clip of someone with the shots you’d expect Joe Root to play. Slightly slower than normal but the tempo and his rhythm of batting is what makes him stand out. When he’s in fine flow he’s got such a nice easy way about him, Rohit-like.”
“Pure and utter class, great player of spin and he has all the options covered.”
Root’s century comes after a rough patch in the series so far, adhering to the Bazball philosophy. He had registered scores of 29, 2, 5, 16, 18, and 7 across three Tests against India, receiving criticism for his dismissal in the first innings of the third Test in Rajkot.
However, Root’s impressive display in the fourth Test against India underscores his talent and impact on the game, making him a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket. Fans eagerly anticipate more stellar performances from the English batter, hoping to see him guide his team towards victory.
