December 6th 2025.
It was a momentous day for Joe Root as he finally broke his dry spell and hit a century on Australian soil during the ongoing AUS vs ENG Pink Ball Test. For three consecutive series, the former England captain had been unable to secure a century Down Under, but all that changed at the Gabba in Brisbane during the second Ashes Test. Root's unbeaten 138 helped England put up a solid 334 runs while batting first.
Before the series even began, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden had expressed his confidence in Root's abilities. In fact, he had even made a bold promise that he would walk around the Melbourne Cricket Ground completely naked if Root failed to score a century in the five-match Ashes series.
Naturally, Root was thrilled to have proven Hayden wrong and he didn't hesitate to make a cheeky comment about it. "So obviously, it's nice to get that from him, but more importantly, it's a relief for the Australian public who won't have to witness that...and I'm sure his family will be quite happy as well," Root said with a smile on his face after his remarkable century.
It was a moment of triumph for Root who had been under immense pressure to perform in Australia. And with this century, he not only proved his critics wrong but also silenced any doubts that may have been lingering in his mind. As he walked off the field, Root couldn't help but send a little message back to @HaydosTweets, reminding him of his bold promise. And with a sly smile and a nod, Root showed that he was not just a talented batsman, but also a man of his word.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
