ENG vs IND: Twitter erupts as Joe Root smashes his 23rd century in Test cricket

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England skipper Joe Root has continued his sublime form in the ongoing five-match series against India. Root smashed a sensational century in the third Test at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday.

On Day 2 of the match, the right-handed batsman reached the three-figure mark on the second ball of the 104th over bowled by Ishant Sharma when he flicked the ball on the mid-wicket for a boundary. It was Root’s third century in the present series and 23rd hundred of his marvellous Test career.

Most Test tons in a calendar year for England:

• 6 – Dennis Compton (1947)
• 6 – Michael Vaughan (2002)
• 6 – Joe Root (2021)*

Most Test tons against India by England players:

• 8 – Joe Root*
• 7 – Alastair Cook
• 6 – Kevin Pietersen

Here is how Twitter reacted to Joe Root’s masterclass:​

And there’s another… Joe Root, you superstar.???

— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) August 26, 2021

He has really taken his game to the next level this year. Well played @root66 ?? Class act?? #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/GxxkWYlQF1

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 26, 2021

Roooooooooooooottttt #ENGvsIND

— Tim Bresnan (@timbresnan) August 26, 2021

Joe Root becomes the first player to score a hundred in his 100th Test innings as a captain.#ENGvIND

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) August 26, 2021

Rrrrrrrooooooooooootttttttttt .. ??????

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 26, 2021

This was Joe Root's third fastest Test match hundred.

1. 118 balls v ?? – July 2015
2. 120 balls v ?? – Nov 2018
3. 125 balls v ?? – Today
4. 126 balls v ? – April 2015
5. 128 balls v ?? – Jan 2016#ENGvIND

— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) August 26, 2021

Best. Player. In. The. World.

100 on his home ground, in front of a full house ?

Scorecard & Videos: https://t.co/csDPLXK4GY#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/3R80KkdmtR

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 26, 2021

Joe Root ??

With his slightly tweaked game, the way he has opened up the off-side is really impressive.

In his own zone.

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) August 26, 2021

It really is something to watch a batter in his ultimate prime. What an unbelievable year Root is having. Mind boggling. ? #ENGvIND

— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) August 26, 2021

It doesn't matter which team you are supporting. Cast that aside. This performance from Joe Root is that of a top player at the height of his power.and something to admire.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 26, 2021

Three ?s in the series so far and we're only in the 3rd Test ?

Looking at Joe Root's record in 2021, to say that he's in the form of his life would be an understatement ?#ENGvIND

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) August 26, 2021

Fab Four or not, Joe Root is certainly Fab 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Tests for 2021 so far #EngvIND

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) August 26, 2021

As Chris Broad once said of Jonty Rhodes, you run out of expletives to describe Joe Root.

— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) August 26, 2021

Hundred in the first Test.
Hundred in the second Test.
Hundred in the third Test.

Near to 500 runs in this series from just 5 innings – What a remarkable series for Joe Root and coming against the greatest Indian fast bowling unit.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 26, 2021

Just another day at the office for the England captain ? #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/OWq6YLtOPC

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) August 26, 2021

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