Joe Root, the star Test batsman from England, has once again showcased his brilliance by scoring a century against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. With this century, Root has now become the leading century-maker among the Fab Four players. Previously, Root was tied with Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, each having 32 centuries. Among the Fab Four, Virat Kohli is now at the bottom with 29 centuries.
Root’s Century Puts Sri Lanka on the Backfoot
When Root came in to bat on Thursday, England had lost 2 wickets for just 42 runs in the 10th over. Openers Ben Duckett (40) and Harry Brook (33) provided some support. However, Jamie Smith (21) and Chris Woakes (6) could not contribute much, leaving England at 216 for 6. Root then partnered with Gat Ankins to add 92 runs and complete his century.
Root’s Remarkable Rise Over the Past 4 Years
During this innings, Root also became the leader in the Fab Four list for Test cricket. Just four years ago, in 2020, Root was at the bottom of this list, with Virat Kohli leading with 27 centuries at that time.
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Root’s Impressive Performance in the Last 4 Years
Since 2020, Root has scored 16 Test centuries, while Kohli has only managed 2 in this period, placing him at the fourth position. Steve Smith scored 6 centuries, and Kane Williamson made 11 during the same period.
Root’s exceptional performance has set him apart, surpassing his contemporaries and establishing himself as a dominant force in Test cricket.