The fifth test between England And India In the oval witness history that was made as Joe Root reached a monumental batting milestone. Known for his elegance and reliability, Root was re -delivered under pressure and entered an elitim list of cricket legends by setting a new benchmark for the most scored test centuries.
Joe Root surpasses legends with record -breaking 24th century in England
Root etched his name in Cricket’s record books on Sunday (3 August) by becoming the player with the most test for centuries at home. The former captain of England achieved the historical performance during the second innings of the fifth test against India In the oval, surpassed cricket icons such as Jacques KallisAnd Sachin Tendulkar.
Root reached his milestone on trademark fashion and quietly bothered the innings of England. He brought his 24th test to the front of the home floor by running two of the first ball of the 69th, bent by Akash DeepDuring the third session on day 4. This knock not only showed his consistency, but also emphasized his unparalleled dominance in English conditions.
Root’s dominance at home
The ability of root to adapt to different match situations and to preserve calmness under pressure has made him the backbone of England in test cricket. With this century he is now only at the top of the list for most hundreds scored in home tests, leaving some of the biggest names in the sport.
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Most of the tests at home
- Joe Root (England) – 24
- Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 23
- Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 23
- Mahela Jayawarde (Sri Lanka) – 23
- Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 22
With this achievement, Root has further strengthened his legacy as one of the best test event of his generation, with which he again proves why he remains the ultimate Run machine in England at home.
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