“That’s the non bazball Joe Root we know”- Fans hail Joe Root for DITCHING ‘Bazball’ as he brings up his first century of the series 

Joe Root played 274 balls to score 122* runs in his innings.

“That’s the non bazball Joe Root we know”- Fans hail Joe Root for DITCHING ‘Bazball’ as he brings up his first century of the series 

Joe Root was the only English batter to not get out (Image via ESPN)

Before the Ranchi Test, Joe Root had a terrible run in the series. Scoring only 77 runs in six innings. He averaged only 12.83 runs per innings, and many were worried about his poor form. But he returned to his usual self, scoring 122* in the first innings of the Ranchi Test. 

England were in trouble, losing their first five wickets in the first session of the Test, with Akash Deep running through the top order. But Root and Ben Foakes stood tall, preserving their wickets in the afternoon session and having a stand of 113 runs. India were unable to pick up a wicket throughout the session, and managed to pick up only two more wickets by the end of the day. 

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Root built a century partnership with Ollie Robinson, who also scored a fifty. Luckily for India, Ravindra Jadeja finished the England innings by picking up the last three wickets. Root was the only batter to not get out, scoring 122* off 274, with a strike rate of 44.52. 

Fans praise Joe Root for playing classic Test cricket 

Many fans heavily praised Joe Root for ditching the aggressive “Bazball,” deciding to play the classical style of cricket. Root showed off his brilliant defensive technique and his mindset, deciding to stay in the middle. Many did argue that Root did play a form of Bazball, in which the players have to “play without fear”. 

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Joe Root had scored only 77 runs in the previous six innings (Image via ESPN)

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Joe Root’s century took England from 112/5 to 353 all-out. He was supported by Ben Foakes and Ollie Robinsons in his fight back in challenging conditions. When it came to bowling, England struck in the third over, with James Anderson getting Rohit Sharma. At the end of the morning session of the 2nd day, India were 34/1. 

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