England's cricket star Joe Root has finally smashed his first century on Australian soil. This achievement brought immense relief not only to the England team but also to Matthew Hayden...
Former Australian cricket great Matthew Hayden jokingly promised that if Root didn't score a century in this Ashes series in Australia, he would take a lap around the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) nude.
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Root's commanding century not only strengthened England's innings but also spared Hayden from a significant 'embarrassment.' In response, Hayden's daughter amusingly thanked Root on social media for sparing 'everyone's eyes.'
Praising England's star, Grace Hayden wrote: 'Root, Thank You for Saving All Our Eyes 😂'
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Since Root's century, several videos of Matthew Hayden have gone viral on social media, showcasing his visible joy.
Meanwhile, by the end of the first day of the second Test in Brisbane's Gabba, England scored 325 for 9, with Root unbeaten on 132 and Jofra Archer on 32. Played between England and Australia, this Test at the Gabba is a day-night, pink-ball match. Australia previously clinched victory in Perth in just two days.
