Delhi: England batsman Joe Root played a brilliant innings of 150 runs in the first innings of the fourth Test being played at Old Trafford. His wonderful performance not only strengthened the position of England, but also gave him second place in the list of batsmen scoring the most runs in the history of Test cricket.

Root left Dravid, Kallis and Ponting together

As soon as he completed 150 runs in this match, Joe Root has left behind veterans like Ricky Ponting (13,378), Jacques Kallis (13,289) and Rahul Dravid (13,288). Now there is only one name ahead of the route, Sachin Tendulkar, who has 15,921 Test runs.

Route game is shining in every innings – Trot

Former England cricketer Jonathan Trot praised the route on ‘Geographstar’, saying, “Joe Root is becoming more skillful in his game with every innings. His way of playing is very balanced. He does not suddenly change gear, but batting according to the situation.”

Many things were used during the era of badgeball

Trot reported that when the ‘Bazball’ style started, Root did many experiments, such as ramp shots, reverse scoops etc. against the seam bowlers. But, now he has adopted stable and effective style, leaving these aggressive shots to a great extent. However, his game still gets a glimpse of that aggressive phase.

If the opposition falls weak, the route becomes ‘wall’

Trot also said that when the opposition team does not get a tough challenge, the routes become stronger at the crease. He decides mentally that he has to bat all day. In such a situation, it becomes extremely difficult to dismiss them, and this was the same on the third day with the Indian bowlers, they could not dismiss them.