Joe Root in purple patch
JOE ROOT ensured he goes into the first Test against New Zealand next week in the form of his life after posting a third first-class century in four knocks yesterday.
His century continued a red-hot run which has seen him strike over 500 runs in just three matches for county and country
Root, who will be one of 13 names announced today in England’s squad for Lord’s, finished with an unbeaten 103 against the Kiwis on day two of the tour match.
His century continued a red-hot run which has seen him strike over 500 runs in just three matches for county and country as his Lions side closed on 219-2.