In the fifth Test match against India, England’s Joe Root displayed an outstanding batting performance, scoring a crucial 105 runs. Throughout his innings, he aggressively took on the Indian bowlers. At a certain point in the match, Team India was in a favorable position, but Joe Root, partnering with Harry Brook, established a valuable 195-run partnership for the fourth wicket, putting his team in a strong position. Root’s performances against India have been consistently impressive, making him the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket. His batting skills have been praised, with former player Sunil Gavaskar providing his insights.
How does Joe Root manage to score so many runs? Speaking on the Sony Sports Network, Sunil Gavaskar emphasized the mindset that separates a player from an accomplished batsman. He highlighted Root’s rapid ascent and his progress towards Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Gavaskar praised his consistent performance and outstanding technique. Root excels at hitting both poor and good deliveries. Whether facing spinners or fast bowlers, he has consistently performed exceptionally well. He has scored centuries in India, where the ball turns considerably. While some may point out that he hasn’t scored a century in Australia, Gavaskar emphasized that his multiple centuries in India are a testament to his skill. His footwork is also a key factor in his success.
Looking at his statistics, Joe Root has played 158 Tests for England, averaging 51.29 with 13,543 runs. His highest score is 262 runs, and he has scored 39 centuries and 66 half-centuries. Root ranks second in the list of batsmen with the most runs in Test cricket. Sachin Tendulkar of India leads this list with 15,921 runs. In England, Root has scored 7,329 runs in 84 matches with an average of 55.52, while in India, he has scored 1,272 runs in 15 matches with an average of 45.42. He has three centuries in India, while the veteran batsman has scored 24 centuries in England.
In the five-match Test series against India, he has also batted remarkably well. Joe Root is the second-highest run-scorer in this series. He scored 537 runs in five matches with an average of 67.12. Root scored three centuries in this Test series, along with a half-century.