betvisa888 liveENG vs IND: Fans go wild as Joe Root slams 38th century on Day 3 of Manchester Test

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Joe Root slams 38th Test ton, twelfth against India
Root’s red-ball dominance cements his legacy as modern-day legend
- Here’s how fans reacted

The Manchester Test between England and India witnessed a masterclass from Joe Root, who once again rose to the occasion to steer his side with a century that was as significant as it was stylish. On a surface offering variable bounce and testing the patience of batters, Root held firm, showcasing why he remains one of the most reliable forces in Test cricket.

Joe Root slams 38th Test ton, twelfth against India

It was on the very first ball of the 96th over when Root reached his 38th Test hundred. Facing debutant Anshul Kamboj, the English stalwart flicked a delivery gently towards the fine-leg boundary to bring up the landmark. As the crowd at Old Trafford erupted in unison, chanting “Roooooot”, the 33-year-old removed his helmet and acknowledged the applause with his usual understated grace.

This ton marked Root’s 12th century against India, underlining his dominance over one of the world’s top bowling line-ups. It was a knock crafted with poise and precision—Root batted with immense control, rotated the strike efficiently, and punished the loose deliveries. Whether it was spin or pace, the Yorkshireman had an answer for everything thrown at him.

Despite surviving a run-out scare and negotiating some low bounce on the previous day, Root never looked flustered. His innings was a mix of patience, class, and timely aggression—hallmarks of his red-ball batting excellence.

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Root’s red-ball dominance cements his legacy as modern-day legend

Since the start of 2021, Root has scored more Test centuries than any other batter in the world. With 21 hundreds in this period, he has comfortably left behind the likes of Steven Smith and Kane Williamson, who are tied with 10 each. The numbers alone speak volumes, but it is Root’s consistency, adaptability, and hunger for runs that make him stand out as a generational great.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Test century: 3️⃣8️⃣
Joe Root continues to defy description.
He is 𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.
— England Cricket (@englandcricket)

Test century no.38 for Joe Root 💯 | 📝:
— ICC (@ICC)

100 FOR JOE ROOT!!! 👑
The Party Stand rises to acknowledge a special innings from a special player 👏
— England's Barmy Army 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy)

38TH TEST HUNDRED BY ROOT.
– Joe Root, the greatest ever from England has notched up his 38th century in Test cricket. 🤯
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)

JOE ROOT SCORED 21 CENTURIES IN THE LAST 5 YEARS.
G O A T PLAYER IN TESTS.
— Cric Venky (@VenkyK_Offic)

Test century number 3️⃣8️⃣ for Joe Root 🔥
What a player 🥶👏
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)

🐐 Joe Root creates HISTORY vs 🇮🇳 — Most Test 100s vs India! 🔥
💯 38th Test Century, 2nd of the series in Manchester! 🏏
— Kholinati!on_👑🚩 (@cryptoHolder09)

What an unbelievable milestone for batter to pass Australia's Ricky Ponting and move to second on the all-time Test run-scorer list for men, behind India's one and only . Well done, Joe!
— Jay Shah (@JayShah)

ROOOOOOOOOOOT!!!
Another day, yet another Test century for England’s greatest ever batsman. Running out of superlatives for this mercurial machine. He makes it look SO easy.
Congrats ⁦⁩ 👏👏
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan)