Joe Root Shares Special Moment with Dad After Historic Century at Lord’s

England’s star cricketer, Joe Root, created history on Day 3 of the second Test against Sri Lanka, becoming the player with the most centuries in Test cricket for England. On Saturday, August 31, Root added another feather to his illustrious cap by scoring his 34th Test century, surpassing Sir Alastair Cook’s record of 33 Test centuries.

Joe Root’s milestone was achieved in the second innings at Lord’s, where he reached his century off just 111 balls, marking his fastest century in Test cricket. This remarkable feat also made Root only the fourth player to score centuries in both innings at the iconic ground, following in the footsteps of legends like Graham Gooch (1990), George Headley (1939), and Michael Vaughan (2004).

In Pictures: Joe Root and Father Share Emotional Moment After Historic Test Century

The 33-year-old’s innings came to an end at 103 runs off 121 balls, including 10 boundaries. As he made his way back to the pavilion, an emotional moment unfolded as Root shared a heartfelt embrace with his father, Matt Root. This touching scene highlighted the significance of the achievement, as father and son celebrated the historic moment together.

Joe Root, who is currently seventh on the all-time Test run-scorer list, continues to etch his name in cricket history, further solidifying his legacy as one of England’s greatest batsmen.