'Amazing Journey': England's Root Proud As He Prepares For His 100th Test

England captain Joe Root said he had been on an "amazing journey" as prepared to play in his 100th Test. Root will become just the 15th England cricketer to reach the landmark when he leads the side o

And with Root a batsman in an England side where 38-year-old James Anderson is still looking to add to his tally of 157 Test appearances in the more physically demanding role of opening bowler, the skipper could remain in the international arena for a long time yet.

"I hope it's not near the end! I still feel like there's a lot left in me at the moment and there's certainly a burning desire to keep going and play as long as I can," said Root.

And those determined innings in Sri Lanka may have seen Root find the way to fuse the roles of captain and star batsman for the overall good of the team.

"In the last two games, in the nicest way possible, I've tried to be a bit more selfish with my batting," he said.