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Joe Root Hits Record Double Century In 100th Test

By IANS News February 06, 2021 • 14:33 PM View: 2799

Joe Root became the first cricketer to score a double century in his 100th Test when the England captain reached the milestone in the second session of the second day in the first Test against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

The previous best score in the 100th Test belonged to former Pakistan batsman Inzamam ul Haq who hit 184, also against India in Bengaluru in 2005.

TAGS MA Chidambaram Stadium TEST Cricket Records England Tour Of India 2021 Joe Root

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