Joe Root clinches MASSIVE all-time England record with Galle hundred, gets lauded by fans

England captain Joe Root brought up his 18th Test century during Day 2 of ongoing Sri Lanka vs England series-opening Test match. Arriving at crease at 17-2, Root launched a counter-attacking display of batting en route to forming 100-plus stands with Jonny Bairstow and Dan Lawrence. Interestingly, English captain also achieved a unique distinction, one which was yet to be achieved by any English cricketer in ir rich Test history.

Sri Lanka vs England Test: Dugout applauds Joe Root century, watch video

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Sri Lanka vs England Test: Joe Root hammers Sri Lanka with majestic ton, achieves landmark

Joe Root’s 18th Test hundred is also second of his career in Sri Lanka. Previously, Yorkshire-based batsman scored a match-winning 124 at Kandy in vember 2018. Through his latest effort, Root became only English cricketer ever to score more than one Test century on Sri Lankan soil. Ors to have done it in past are Alastair Cook (113 in Galle in 2007 on debut), Graham Thorpe (113 in Colombo in 2001), Kevin Pietersen (151 in Colombo in 2012) and Michael Vaughan (105 in Kandy in 2013).

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English captain was lauded by fans on Twitter for regaining lost form with bat. cricketer’s previous Test century came against New Zealand at Hamilton in vember 2019, i.e. nearly 14 months ago. Here is a look at some of fans applauding Joe Root for his success over Sri Lanka in away conditions.

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A look into Joe Root centuries and overall career stats

Joe Root career stats composes of some staggering numbers. In 97 Tests, prior to ongoing game, premier batsman aggregated 7,823 runs at an aver of 47.99. Meanwhile, updated Joe Root centuries section in Test cricket composes of 18 tons and 49 half-centuries.

Sri Lanka vs England live streaming details and updates

At time of publishing, England reached 320-4 in 94 overs and y are 185 runs clear of Sri Lanka’s first-innings total of 135. Joe Root is batting at 168* and he is joined by Jos Buttler.

Sri Lanka vs England live streaming is available on Sony Sports 2 and Sony Sports 2 HD in India. Fans who wish to watch match online can do so on SonyLIV app and website. Or than that, you can keep an eye on SL vs ENG live scores and updates on websites and social media channels of English and Sri Lankan cricket boards.

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Im source: England Cricket Twitter