Joe Root, the prominent batter of the England team shared a heartwarming moment during the 2nd test match against Sri Lanka as he hugged his father Matt Root while departing back to the pavilion which quickly gained the attention of the masses. England’s star batter Joe Root described the experience of being hugged by his father on his way to the dressing room as a surreal moment.
Root’s century in the first innings sealed the title with Sir Alastair Cook, who held the previous record by 33 Test centuries. Root wasn’t done yet, though. He made it look simple as he smashed his 34th international test ton in the second innings. Incredibly, he reached this milestone in just 111 balls, marking his fastest Test century to date—a masterpiece of bowling that left fanatics and fellow players alike all making a lasting impression.
Root Reflects on the Special Moment with His Dad
Joe Root after the day’s play spoke to Sky Sports: “It was a pretty cool feeling. … I’m very proud and nice to share a moment with my dad walking off the field. That was really quite special. They are all things in a few years’ time I might be able to look back and enjoy. At the minute, I still have a lot of cricket to play.It is always a new opportunity to get your team into a position to win the game. As a group, to be smart and get them to consistently five or six an over made us get to that position earlier.”
To achieve this feat, Root joined the elite group of cricketers who scored centuries in both innings at the long-established Lord’s Cricket Stadium Now he has George Headley (1939), and Graham Gooch (1990), and Michael Vaughan (2004) shares the same list.
Root’s knock of 103 off 121 balls was a blend of composure and dedication, including ten boundaries that showcased his power and composure under pressure, However, his retirement did little to disguise the significance of his achievements. As when he left the surroundings his father greeted him with a warm hug, a gesture that captured the satisfaction and joy of the moment. Currently 7th on the all-time Test run-scorers list, Root’s career statistics are a beacon and result to his consistency and quality that includes 12,377 runs in 145 matches, 64 half centuries and 34 centuries.
