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Earlier today the England cricket captain, Joe Root notched up his forth double test century. He was the last man out for 228 in Englands first innings total of 421. Over the last two years Joe has struggled by his exceptional standards and although he has made a reasonable number of half centuries through this period he has fallen short of big scores. This massive innings against Sri Lanka took Joe past the all time test totals of two greats, Garfield Sobers and Mark Waugh. Although having now accrued the 29th most test runs in the all time cricket list Sheffield born Joe is still only aged 30. Quite how far up those standings he will move only time will tell.
This picture was taken during an England versus Pakistan test match at Headingley in 2019 and shows Joe striking another boundary. Joe also scored with 45 that day and helped England win by an innings and 55 runs.
Farewells to cricket greats are rarely timed as well as Usman Khawaja's, here lauded by England's 'Guard of Honour' on the final day of the Ashes series. Even the umpires are applauding...
After injuring his back with a pre-game round of golf earlier in the series, he would have been unable to return had Steve Smith not suffered a round of vertigo (an unfortunate recurring side effect from being hit by a Jofra Archer bumper in the 2019 Ashes), allowing Khawaja to play in the third Test. Good scores saw him retained for the rest of the series.
Such sendoffs are rare, although David Warner received a dignified goodbye a couple of years ago. Damien Martyn, Justin Langer, Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne retired at various points during and after the 2007 Ashes which Australia won 5-0. The entire Australian home series against India became a setting for Steve Waugh's retirement in 2004 (has to be seen to be believed: there is a DVD). Back in Bradman's day, the opposition was more likely to simply doff their caps and give three cheers.
Australia doesn't play another Test for eight months, but Usman's retirement leaves the opening spots up for grabs. Travis Head's move up the order was a big success, but Jake Weatherald won't be secure after 5 Tests, just 201 runs and an average of 22.3. Selectors will be hoping for a recovery from Konstas and a new generation to stake their claims.
Usman Khawaja's 137, here celebrating his century, was a highlight of day 2 of the Sydney Ashes Test, the fourth of the 2021-22 Ashes cricket series.
Australia have already won the 5-Test series 3-0 (so far), largely due to their focus and great bowling despite little Test match preparation. England, sadly, have only their captain firing in the batting and while injuries played a part, their priorities and selections stabbed them in the feet from the beginning. Meanwhile, Australia's fill-ins, given the opportunity, have all come good.
Khawaja hadn't played a Test since 2019 but kept hammering at the selectors' door with good scores in the state-based Sheffield Shield competition. He was rewarded with a run here after Travis Head entered COVID isolation. He capitalised on being dropped by England captain Root in the slips while in his '20's.
Speaking of Root, he missed a trick when Australia was 6-285 leading up to the tea break. Bowling himself, Malan and Leach released the pressure at a time when he should have been trying to get Australia out for 300. He brought Broad back after tea, but by then Australia was comfortably placed. They declared after a Lyon six took them to 8-416. England did have a small success, not losing a wicket before stumps were called.
The main distraction of the day was, after a PM tweet, Novak Djokovic being told his visa didn't allow for 'medical exemption' for the Australian Tennis Open due to start in a couple of weeks. That means he'll be deported and won't play, although his lawyers are contesting it. It seems people thought no-one would question his being here despite his high-profile stance as a vaccination refusenik. Few seem to have sympathy for Djokovic, a nine-time Open winner (except most of Serbia I suppose).
England captain Joe Root hits a boundary off West Indies skipper Jason Holder as his team chased down a big 1st innings defecit at Headingley in the 2nd Investec Test. Althought England built on his efforts and were able to declare with a lead of 322 the next day, West Indies chased down the big totatl to win the test by 6 wickets.
Joe Root and Ben Foakes after their big stand in the first innings for England at the fourth test, in Nottingham, June 2022; a great match that England eventually won by 5 wickets.
Mitchel Starc bowling to Joe Root. First Innings first ashes test 2015 in Cardiff. Joe Root on his way to a centruy.
England captain Joe Root chases a cover drive from India's Cheteshwar Pujara to the boundary on Day One of the 3rd test match at Trent Bridge.
After a truly dismal batting performance by England on the 2nd afternoon, might this shot be seen as a metaphor for the game?
On the first morning of the 4th Ashes test at Old Trafford the England skipper leaves the dressing room to meet umpire and Aussie captain on the pitch. Sadly, Tim Paine won the toss and decided Australia would bat first.
Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Stuart Broad striding out in England's pre-match warm-up before the start of play on Day Two of the 3rd test vs. India at Trent Bridge.
Joe Root celebrates his century with the home dressing room in support
Saturday at The Lord's Ashes Test Match, London, UK
The scoreboard shows Joe Root on 56 but he missed out on a century this time, dolling a simple catch to mid off when he'd reached 80.
Signing autographs as he returns from a pre-start net at the Nursery End - it clearly worked as he ended the day on 178 not out...
Saturday at The Lord's Ashes Test Match, London, UK
Joe Root avoids another very quick bouncer from Varun Aaron. The shadows are from the floodlights in the gathering Old Trafford gloom.
Alastair Cook, Joe Root and Ian Bell
Ashes 2013, 3rd Test, Day 1, Old Trafford. England v Australia.
On Friday, March 15, 2013, the LBT Women of Erie had a fun time at the Joe Root campfire at the Rotary Pavilion at Presque Isle State Park. Joe Root was the well-known hermit who lived on Presque Isle in the late 19th/early 20th centry. Photos are by Laurie Finch, coordinator for LBT Women of Erie.
For more about LBT Women of Erie, browse to womynoferie.wetpaint.com. For more about Joe Root, browse to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Root_(Pennsylvania),. For more about Presque Isle, browse to www.presqueisle.org/.
England's skippier captured batting at Chelmford in a warm up game for England back in 2013, playing a textbook cover drive to the boundary.
Graeme Swann, Joe Root and James Anderson practice some slip catching prior to the 3rd day of the 1st Test of the 2013 England v Australia Ashes series.
Joe Root and Steven Finn in close proximity on the field. It was an ICC Champions Trophy Semi-Final Match against South Africa
England Vs Sri Lanka, CWC - 2015
Joe Root, England's only hope in the game, hits a Four! For England cricket fans it was another came in the World Cup to forget, but it was the first (and only so far) cricket game I'd seen live. The game ended England 309/6 (50) vs Sri Lanka 312/1 (47.2), with Sri Lanka winning by 9 wickets.
#5 Izzy by Steve Millington at Sheffield Cathedral is things we love about Sheffield - definitely Jessica Ennis-Hill!
"Steve, having a background in traditional sign hand-lettering, immediately thought of going down the line of a fairground “galloper” horse, or old circus advertisement. This linked in with the tale of Lizzie who was originally a circus elephant before working in the steel mills during the war. The elephant was designed originally by Blundells competition winner 11 year old Amy Parker." (Herd of Sheffield, 2016)
All 58 elephants of the Herd of Sheffield lined up in the car park at Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield on Sunday 16th September 2016 as part of the Farewell Weekend. After this the elephants were auctioned off in aid of the Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity. This is Izzy by Steve Millington and is things we love about Sheffield - definitely Jessica Ennis-Hill! It was previously on display outside Sheffield Cathedral.
As a cricket lover, I was really pleased to se that young Joe Root was chosen to succeed Alastair Cook as England captain. He certainly got off to a flyer with an excellent win against South Africa at Lord's, the home of cricket.
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