Manchester test between England And India Saw a masterclass from RootWho once again arrived at the occasion to present their side with a century, which was as stylish as stylish. Testing a variable bounce on one surface and testing the patience of the batsmen, the firm held the route, showing why he remains one of the most reliable forces in Test cricket.
Joe Root Slam 38th Test Ton, twelfth against India
It was on the first ball of the 96th over when the Route reached its 38th Test hundred. Face debutant Anshul KambojThe English stallwart gently delivered a delivery towards the fine-foot border to bring the landmark. As the crowd in Old Trafford burst into uniform, chanting “Ruot”, the 33 -year -old removed his helmet and accepted applause with his general sensible grace.
The ton marked the 12th century of the route against India, outlining its dominance over one of the world’s top bowling line-ups. It was a knock that was prepared with poetry and accuracy – Root batted with immense control, moved the strike efficiently, and punished loose delivery. Whether it was spin or speed, Yorkshireman had an answer to everything thrown at it.
Despite avoiding scaring a run-out and despite interacting on some low bounce the previous day, the route never got angry. His innings was a mixture of patience, class and time aggression-his red ball batting hallmark of excellence.
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The red-dominance of the root strengthens their legacy as a modern legend
Since the beginning of 2021, Root has tested more for centuries than any other batsman in the world. With 21 hundreds in this period, they have left behind comfortably Steven smith And Ken WilliamsonWhich are tied with 10 each. The numbers speak volume alone, but it is the stability of the root, adaptability and hunger for runs that make it stand as a common great.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Test Century: 3⃣8⃣
Which continues to define the root details.
He is 4. pic.twitter.com/66knlgp59o
– England Cricket (@NglandCrick) 25 July, 2025
Test Century No. 38 for Joe Root#WTC27 , #ENGVIND : https://t.co/fgxbiggy6j pic.twitter.com/snnfhltf8f
– ICC (@ICC) 25 July, 2025
100 for Joe Root !!!
The party stand grows to accept a particular innings from a particular player.#ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/uaj92fn1ka
– Burmese Army of England ((@Thebermyarmy) 25 July, 2025
38th Test by hundred routes.
– Joe Root, the biggest test from England so far is not in its 38th century in cricket. pic.twitter.com/moz6bmfwfa
– Mufadal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) 25 July, 2025
In the last 5 years, Joe Root scored 21 centuries.
Goat players in tests.#JOEROOT #INDVSENGLIVE pic.twitter.com/vozr2L9Blq
– Cric Venky (@venkyk_OFFIC) 25 July, 2025
Test Century No. 3⃣8⃣ for Joe Root
What a player 🥶👏#JOEROOT #ENGVIND #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/2pm80s7he– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) 25 July, 2025
🐐 Joe Root History vs. 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 – Most tests make 100s vs India!
💯 38th Test Century, Second of Series in Manchester!#JOEROOT #INDVENG pic.twitter.com/svia0kqx36
– Kholinati! On_👑 (@cryptoholder09) 25 July, 2025
What is an incredible milestone @Nglandcrick Batsman @root66 To pass Ricky Ponting of Australia and for men all time tested to go second in the run-scorer list, behind another only in India @Sachin_rtWell done, which! #WTC27 pic.twitter.com/zi5tqbruqo
– J Shah (@Jayshah) 25 July, 2025
Rooooooooooot !!!
Another day, yet another test century for England’s greatest batsman. This mercurial machine is running out of exaggeration. He makes it so easy.
Congrats@root66 pic.twitter.com/wznmkkfd16– Pierce Morgan (@Piersmorgan) 25 July, 2025
Testing 100 Number 38! Just one more day in the office for the root. What a champion. very nice @root66 #ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/jj3ey1bcnv
– Wasim Jafar (@Wasimjifer 14) 25 July, 2025
remember the name @root66 #JOEROOT pic.twitter.com/gcnolkaqcq
– Ravi Teja Sanakari (@saradagakasepu4) 25 July, 2025
Admitting praise @root66 The second all time test run was made in the world. @Nglandcrick pic.twitter.com/yuwvbqb6Q7
– Rob DJ (@Robdjofficial) 25 July, 2025
Roooootttttt !!!!
Pointing and becomes the 2 most run gateters in the test.@root66 Congratulations man 🤝#ENGVSIND #Root #Jr66 #Testcrick #ENGVINDTEST #JOEROOT #66 pic.twitter.com/m2bquwwuqqm– Surendra Singh@(@surende26790545) 25 July, 2025
Can we just give @root66 Please his nighthud now? #ENGVIND #Testcrick
– Brett Sanders (@Brettsanders1) 25 July, 2025
What player !! @root66 #ENGVIND #INDVENG pic.twitter.com/e4hgpnbs91
– Kamran Ali (@Kam007ali) 25 July, 2025
yet another @ECB_CRickt In a century @root66 #ENGVSIND #ENGVINDTEST #JOEROOT pic.twitter.com/1fnv05fn1b
– Glen W (@glenntravel) 25 July, 2025
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