Cricket
Mr. BillionhairJoe Root Equals Ricky Ponting: A Century for the Ages
Folks, let me tell you, in the magnificent fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, our superstar Joe Root just hit his 41st Test century! Tying with the legendary Ricky Ponting—can you believe it? After a rain delay, he was at 72, and then he took charge, partnering with Harry Brook for a jaw-dropping 169 runs! He ended with an astounding 160 runs, leading England to a glorious 384 all out. Tremendous!
few days ago | mihir_korde
Quick rundown
1.Root hits 41st Test ton, leveling Ponting and joining cricket's elite club.
2.Brook’s 84 fuels a 169-run fourth-wicket stand to steady England.
3.Root anchors the innings as Neser seals it with a sharp caught-and-bowled on 160.
4.Rain and bad light curtailed Day 1, but England still finished 211-3 and in the groove.
5.Root’s 41 centuries place him among Tendulkar and Kallis in cricket's all-time ledger.
