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Joe Root saves Matthew Hayden from running nude with 40th Test century

Joe Root scored his 40th Test century during the first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, preventing former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden from fulfilling a humorous promise to run nude around the MCG if Root failed to reach the milestone. Root's unbeaten score of 135 not only brought joy to English fans but also marked his first Test century on Australian soil.

Matthew Hayden was relieved after Joe Root's ton on Thursday

Matthew Hayden was relieved after Joe Root's ton on Thursday

Credit: Hindustantimes

Key Highlights

  • Joe Root scored 135 not out on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test.
  • Matthew Hayden had promised to run nude if Root did not score a century in Australia.
  • Root's century is his 40th overall in Test cricket.
  • This was Root's first Test century in Australia.
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Sources

  1. Joe Root saves Matthew Hayden from 'walking naked' with maiden Ashes century in Australia
  2. Joe Root saves Matthew Hayden from running nude with 40th Test century

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