Half-century from debutant Root justifies the hype fourth test
Joe Root proved many sound judges right yesterday with a composed half-century on his Test debut for England.
Joe Root proved many sound judges right yesterday with a composed half-century on his Test debut for England.
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The 21-year-old conquered the inevitable nerves in Nagpur and appeared in control throughout his innings of 73.
Root needed to dig in, on a low and slow pitch, to joint top-score alongside Kevin Pietersen in England's 330 all out as they seek to close out a series victory.
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