Amidst questions about Joe Root’s form in the ongoing Test series against India, concerns arose over his ability to adapt to England’s new cricketing strategies. In the first six innings, Root, a pivotal figure in England’s batting lineup and regarded as one of the Fab Four batters, struggled, scoring only 77 runs without a single half-century. Critics also targeted his shot selection during this period. However, Root silenced doubters with a remarkable comeback in the fourth Test in Ranchi, where he crafted a composed century.
Joe Root Became The First Batter To Score 10 Test Centuries Against India
England fans have been eagerly awaiting Joe Root’s return to form in the India vs. England series. After struggling in the first three Tests, the former England captain has finally shown up. Root scored his 31st Test century by playing a beautiful cover drive off Akash Deep. With this century, he became the first player to score 10 hundreds against India in Test cricket.
Players with most Test centuries against India
Joe Root – 10 centuries in 52 innings
Steve Smith – 9 centuries in 37 innings
Gary Sobers – 8 centuries in 30 innings
Viv Richards – 8 centuries in 41 innings
Ricky Ponting – 8 centuries in 51 innings
Joe Root is the first player in Test history to smash 10 Hundreds against India. 🤯🔥 pic.twitter.com/Pg4kvcxhKG
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 23, 2024
Root’s century in Ranchi not only marked a significant milestone in his career but also placed him among cricket’s elite. Surpassing cricketing legends like Sir Gary Sobers, Viv Richards, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Smith, Root now holds the record for the most centuries against India in Test cricket. This achievement underscores Root’s exceptional skill and consistency as a batsman, cementing his status as one of the finest players in the sport’s history.
Meanwhile, fans on social media hailed Joe Root for his incredible century. Check out the reactions of fans:
