Joe Root’s incredible 2021 form continued as the England captain reeled off his sixth hundred of the year and third of the series on Day Two of the third Test against India on Thursday. Such has been the Yorkshireman’s supremacy with the bat since turning 30 in December that he has churned out epic knocks of 228 and 186 on rank turners in Galle (Sri Lanka) and 218 against India in Chennai earlier this year. In the first Test of the this series, Root hit a match-saving 109 at Trent Bridge and followed up with a 180 at Lord’s in the second Test.
Root has towered well over other batsmen this summer and the hallmark of his batting has been the control he has exhibited over his skills. Denis Compton (1947) and Michael Vaughan (2002) were the only two England batsman to have scored six Test tons in a calendar year before Root. Root, helped by a solid 135-run opening stand between birthday boy Rory Burns (61) and Haseeb Hameed (68), sped to his 23rd Test ton to give England a firm grip on proceedings on his home turf of Headingley.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Song and dance there, but where is Brazil's soul?
From swooning over the twirling foot of Richarlison the other day, to fretting over the ankle of Neymar, it is back to business for Brazil. Gone is the exultation to dance and express themselves.
Marriott to reach 200-hotel mark in India by 2025 from current 134
American hospitality major Marriott International — the group with the largest number of branded hotel rooms in India at about 26,000 — has drawn up very ambitious growth plans for the country.
India's visually-impaired players dribble, debate on and off field
Take 20-year-old Shivam Negi for instance. A member of the national blind football team, Negi along with three other NIEVPD students is ardently following the matches by listening to live commentary.
SIPS eating into luxe car sales: Merc
‘MF Investments Reducing Disposable Incomes Of Indians’
Fury's Ground Xiro
Xi's zero-Covid policy has angered ordinary Chinese as never before. A dangerous moment for the state
Trump faulted for dinner with white nationalist, rapper Ye
The sportswear manufacturer has also launched a probe into his conduct.
Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance
Chinese protesters have turned to blank sheets of paper to express their anger over Covid-19 restrictions.
Can't deny mediclaim to a vegetarian, insurer told
Dietary Habit Not Patient’s Fault: Consumer Body
Thakur: Will host 'grand Olympics' in Gujarat in future
Union sports minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday said Gujarat will host a “grand Olympics” sporting event in the future.
Will restore old pension scheme in Guj: Kejriwal
He also urged government employees in the state to back AAP while promising implementation of the old pension scheme for them by January 31, 2022.
