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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
After another masterclass in Asian conditions, BBC Sport breaks down how Joe Root stands out as a brilliant player of spin bowling.
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.
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Joe Root scripts history, surpasses Brian Lara on this elite list with gritty hundred vs Sri Lanka in 3rd ODI
Root played an unbeaten knock of 111 against Sri Lanka in the third ODI and played a massive role in England's 53-run victory
Joe Root has continued to shatter records in Test cricket and has levelled with Ricky Ponting to enter an elite list of company.
Joe Root stood firmly by teammate Jamie Smith after the young batter faced heavy criticism for his dismissal in the first innings of the final Sydney Test. Smith once again showed promise before throwing his wicket away, missing out on a half-century by ...