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Nerveless batter is a master of building an innings on spinning wickets and his form suggests he could have prospered in India and Sri Lanka
England achieved a remarkable series victory against Sri Lanka, winning the final ODI by 53 runs. They scored 357, with Joe Root leading the way, smashing 111 runs. This performance marked Root's 20th ODI century.
Joe Root has jumped to the defence of Harry Brook's beer smash celebration during the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka, sayingg that it was just light-hearted banter with his teammates. Brook celebrated in Stone Cold Steve Austin style after scoring his hundred against Sri Lanka.
Joe Root hopes Harry Brook's 'beer smash' celebration will be "received the right way".
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Joe Root Creates History, Breaks Kevin Pietersen's Record To Become England Player With POTM Awards
Joe Root created history and etched his name in history books following his match-winning performance against Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the series. Root pipped Kevin Pietersen to become the England player with most Player of the Match awards.