Joe Root Joins Cricket Royalty: 37th Test Century at Lord’s!

England’s captain, Joe Root, continues his incredible run of form, smashing his 37th Test century against India at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. The breathtaking moment came as Root dispatched a Jasprit Bumrah delivery to the boundary, etching his name further into cricketing history.

Root Surpasses Dravid, Enters Top 5

This magnificent innings not only solidifies Root’s place as one of the game’s modern greats but also sees him leapfrog Indian legend Rahul Dravid in the all-time Test century rankings. Root now stands proudly among the top 5 century makers in Test cricket, a testament to his remarkable consistency and skill.

A Lord’s Hat-trick of Centuries

Adding to the grandeur of the achievement, this century marks Root’s third consecutive ton at Lord’s, a feat previously accomplished by only two English batsmen: the legendary Jack Hobbs and former captain Michael Vaughan. Root’s name now resonates alongside these giants, emphasizing his dominance at the Home of Cricket.