Joe Root joins exclusive club with unwanted record during 150th Test appearance

Published On : 2024-11-29T12:38:30+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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Joe Root one of England's greatest-ever cricketers Joe Root marked a significant milestone by becoming the fourth English player and the 11th in the world to play 150 Test matches. The first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch was expected to be a celebration of Root's illust

Root entered the match with a staggering 12,754 Test runs at an average of 51.01 and was bowled by New Zealand medium-pacer Nathan Smith Nathan Smith. Attempting to punch the ball through the covers Root got an inside edge that brushed his back thigh before deflecting onto the

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Root was placed in an unfortunate club as he became only the third batter to be out for a duck in their 150th Test. He joined Australian legends Steve Waugh Steve Waugh suffered the fate against Pakistan in Sharjah in 2002 and Ricky Ponting Ricky Ponting who was dismissed for zero against England in Adelaide

Despite the disappointment in Christchurch Root’s recent form has been nothing short of spectacular. He has amassed 1,338 runs this year alone at an average of 55.75 including five centuries and four fifties. With 35 Test centuries in his career Root continues to be a pivotal figure

Root's achievement of reaching 150 Tests underscores his longevity and consistency at the highest level of the game. While the milestone innings may not have gone as planned it serves as a testament to a career filled with remarkable contributions to England's Test

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