Day four of the first Test between them Pakistan and England, Joe Root was fired by Mr. Salman after a remarkable performance. Root’s departure came on the 137th of England’s first innings, marking the end of a record-breaking run that saw him amass 262 runs.
A tribute to Pakistan’s Joe Root
Salman’s delivery hit Root on the pads, leading to an LBW decision that ended his innings. Root, who missed the ball, immediately began to walk back, admitting that he was dismissed without waiting for the umpire. Kumar Dharmasena raise a finger. The moment was significant as it ended a formidable partnership of 454 runs Harry Brooke. Root’s recognition of the decision reflected his understanding of the game and pitch conditions, where the ball is held low and turned sharply.
As Root walked off the field, the Pakistani players gathered around, shaking hands and cheering for his monumental knock. Their gesture reflected admiration for a knock that will surely be remembered as one of Root’s best in Test cricket. The camaraderie between the rivals was on full display as the Pakistani players cheered Root’s incredible feat.
We present the video:
Salman Ali Agha ends the partnership as Joe Root is congratulated for his epic knock.#PAKvENG | #Test at Home pic.twitter.com/AVmonFh4bn
– Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 10, 2024
By scoring his 6th double century, he cemented his position as sixth highest in Test cricket and overtook the former England batsman to become England’s all-time leading run scorer in the longest format. Alastair Cook.
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England’s advantage in the first innings
England’s incredible innings came after Pakistan posted a mammoth total of 556 runs in their first essay. England responded with an astonishing 823 runs for the loss of just seven wickets before declaring and leading by 267 runs. Root’s monumental performance was complemented by fellow batsman Harry Brooke, who showed his prowess with a sensational 317 runs studded with 29 fours and three sixes. Together, Root and Brook put up a partnership which is the fourth highest in Test history.
