Michael Vaughan slammed by Indian fans on Twitter for unusual Joe Root praise

Former England captain h controversially predicted that Indian team will go down in recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His comments backfired after Team India clinched a historic Test series victory Down Under. ex-cricketer h to face wrath of Indian fans for his statements back n, and he has once again irked m with his comments on Joe Root. 

India vs England 1st Test: Michael Vaughan slammed by netizens once again 

England captain Joe Root performed exceptionally well both as a leer as well as a batsman during England's tour of Sri Lanka. star played successfully capitalised on momentum in opening Test match against India as well and seemed comfortable against bowling attack at  MA Chidambaram Stium, Chennai. contest is of utmost importance for 30-year-old, as it is player's 100th Test match. 

Root bated exceptionally well on Day 1, and he also smashed his 20th Test century. Following batter's brilliant display against home team, Michael Vaughan took to his Twitter account to laud England skipper for his wonderful performance. 46-year-old also hinted that Joe Root would have a lot more runs in his tally, along with a significantly better batting aver, if he played more Test matches in subcontinent, like several or players. Indian fans were seemingly unimpressed with remarks me by cricketer-turned-commentator, and y blasted him for his comments. 

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Root vs Kohli in Test cricket 

Ahe of India vs England 1st Test, Joe Root h me 99 appearances for his national side. elegant batter h scored 8,249 runs in those games with 19 centuries and 49 half-centuries at an aver of 49.4. Joe Root has often been subject to criticism for failing to convert his stars. However, that was t case in Chennai, as he slammed his 20th Test ton against a formidable Indian bowling attack. 

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Virat Kohli, on or hand, has featured in 87 Test matches and has amassed 7,318 runs in longer format. Indian captain has scored 27 centuries and 23 fifties in red-ball cricket. Moreover, he also has an aver of 53.4 when compared to Joe Root. Virat Kohli is captain of  Indian team in all three formats, whereas Joe Root plays under Eoin Morgan in ODIs, and has been in-and-out of England side in shortest format. 

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Im source: Michael Vaughan Instagram