Joe Root replicates stunning Brian Lara feat after scoring landmark ton in 100th Test

England captain Joe Root took charge of ir batting line-up after Indian bowlers took wickets in succession just before Lunch on Day 1. Arriving at crease at 63-2, English skipper launched a counter-attacking mode of strokeplay en route to tching up his 20th Test century. Remarkably, cricketer is also playing 100th Test of his career, thus becoming only 15th player from his country to do so.

ECB chronicles Joe Root 100th Test journey

Also Re | Virat Kohli's 235 That Decimated England At Wankhede In 2016 Test Series: WATCH

India vs England 1st Test: Joe Root 100th Test celebrated with a momentous ton

At stumps on Day 1, Joe Root reached an unbeaten 128 from 197 balls. His innings was laced with 14 glittering boundaries and a six off R Ashwin towards closing sts of play. Root formed a 200-run stand with opening batsman Dom Sibley, who himself scored 87 runs before losing his wicket in final over of day.

Interestingly, Root’s unbeaten ton in Chennai is w his third in succession in Test cricket. In January, right-handed batsman posted scores of 228 and 186 against Sri Lanka at Galle. All three of Root’s latest centuries have also come while playing in Asia, thus becoming only eighth n-Asian cricketer in world to do so.

Joe Root has w joined an elite list of former cricketers Brian Lara, Sir Alastair Cook, Hashim Amla, and co-incidentally, current England batting coach Jacques Kallis who previously registered three tons in succession in Asia during ir respective playing careers. Or players to have achieved same were Ken Barrington, Sir Garfield Sobers and Everton Weekes.

Also Re | Nasser Hussain Predicts Big Way England Can Put India Into Chaos Thanks To Ajinkya Rahane

India vs England 1st Test updates

India vs England live streaming details

For India vs England live streaming in India, fans can tune in to Star Sports Network. Meanwhile, for India vs England live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). live streaming of India vs England 1st Test is also available for fans on Disney+ Hotstar app.

Also Re | India Vs England: How James Anderson Matches Up To Glenn McGrath And Dale Steyn In Asia

Also Re | Andre Fletcher Reveals How One Brian Lara Phone Call Turned His BBL 10 Fortunes Around

Im source: ECB Twitter