Joe Root Surpasses Alastair Cook with Record-Breaking Century at Lord's

Joe Root eclipsed Alastair Cook's record for the most Test centuries by an English batter, scoring his 34th century against Sri Lanka. This milestone underlines Root's position among cricket's greats. The memorable moment included Root's emotional embrace with his father at Lord's.

Joe Root has surpassed Alastair Cook's record of most Test centuries for England, scoring his 34th century against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Saturday. This milestone makes Root England's top century-maker in Test cricket history.

The Lord's crowd erupted as Root reached the milestone, cementing his legacy among cricket's elite. His emotional embrace with his father post-century added a touching moment to the historic achievement. Root's calm demeanor at the crease once again served as a reminder of his greatness.

Root's century, which consisted of 103 runs off 121 balls with ten boundaries, is not only a personal achievement but also a significant milestone in cricket history. His performance places him among legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Ricky Ponting, further cementing his place in the sport's annals.

In other highlights of the match against Sri Lanka, England set a massive target of 483 runs. Gus Atkinson also shone with a century. Sri Lanka struggled in their first innings, scoring just 196 runs, with Kamindu Mendis's 74 being the standout performance. Despite showing better control in England's second innings, Sri Lanka faced an uphill battle, with Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando being their top wicket-takers.

(With inputs from agencies.)