Missing a century deliberately by only 1 run has generated mixed reactions among the cricket fans across the globe. India captain Shubman Gill mentioned that he would prefer to score runs himself to complete the hundred, in contrast to Root's mindset.
Root and the England captain Harry Brook initiated the fightback against the Indian bowling attack after losing two early wickets in the form of their openers Duckett and Bethell. Brook was dismissed by another Indian pacer, Gurnoor Brar, for only 16, but Joe Root remained firm on the track to ensure the much-needed win for the England National Cricket Team.
Joe Root remained calm and firm on the pitch against India
By all means, Joe Root deserved the century. Without the unbeaten 99-run knock from 133 balls, England could not have chased down the target of 234. If India were able to win the match in Cardiff, then the 3-match ODI series would be claimed by the Shubman Gill-led side, as they claimed the opening match of the series.
Joe Root explains why he allowed Gus Atkinson to deny his century
At the presentation ceremony, Root explained that he told Gus Atkinson to hit the winning runs as the win is the matter most for the team over his individual achievement.
Root's expressions were completely different from Shubman Gill's comments. As Gill said (as quoted by TMS), "I would not have taken that single in the second last over" so that he could remain on strike to complete the ton.
With 5 needed and Joe Root on 99, Gus Atkinson took a single on the last ball of the 44th overAtkinson hit a four in the next over to win the game with Joe Root on 99* ? pic.twitter.com/9kirCaheIz
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