Joe Root continued his prolific run as he slammed his 39th Test century on Day 4 of the fifth Test against India. He surpassed Kumar Sangakkara (38) in the list of most centuries in Tests and has now occupied the fourth spot in the elite list. Root got involved in a massive 195-run stand for the fourth wicket with Harry Brook and sucked the life out of Indian bowlers.
It was also the third fourth innings hundred for the England star as he continued his golden run in the last innings of the Test. He reached the milestone in the third session of the day with a couple of runs against Akash Deep. It was a memorable moment for Root as his parents were also present in the crowd as the entire stadium stood up to applaud another masterclass from the second-highest run scorer in Tests.
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The former England captain also paid tribute to late Graham Thorpe by wearing his band after completing the milestone. Root walked out to bat in the first session itself, following the wicket of Ben Duckett early in the day. After failing to notch up a big score in the first innings, Root was determined to take his team over the line as he looked at ease right from the outset.
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