The England No5 was in such brilliant form in the first Ashes Test at Cardiff it appeared like he was striking a beach ball at times but don’t be fooled into thinking Australia underestimated himIn Joe Root we are seeing a batsman who is blossoming on the international stage and at this point in time I don’t contemplate any team has found a genuine way to knock him over. The margin for error when bowling to him is so small. When guys are out of nick,the area on the pitch the quicks need to hit can be the size of a beach towel. With Joe right now, it’s barely a handkerchief.
The first Test in Cardiff saw Joe build a statement for the series. That century on day one, and when he came in at 43 for three,showed what his game is all approximately: positive intent. Being dropped second ball was quickly erased from the memory and the hundred he peeled off from there was clinical in that he took the attacking option whenever Australias bowlers strayed even fractionally.
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Source: theguardian.com