'Not Surprised...,' Joe Root Digs Deeper Into Harry Brook's Triple Century After Thumping Win
Joe Root and Harry Brook (Source: @abubakartarar_/x.com)
England’s Harry Brook made a jaw-dropping 317-run knock against Pakistan in the first Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Alongside England’s newly crowned highest international run-scorer, Joe Root, who scored a remarkable 262. The two batters shared a record-breaking 454-run partnership, that helped England to win the match by an innings and 47 runs.
Joe Root Lauds Harry Brook For His Remarkable Knock
In a post-match interview, Joe Root was effusive about Brook’s ability to score consistently and adapt to different types of bowling. Brook's all-around game, coupled with his ability to score across the field, has made an impression on his senior teammate.
"He's got such a complete game. He can score all around the wicket, he plays seam well, spin well and high pace well. That's a pretty good recipe for scoring runs. I'm not surprised at all, in him going on and doing something special like that, but I don't think it'll be the last time we see him with a monster score by his name," Root said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.
Root, who himself achieved a significant milestone in this match by becoming England’s highest international run-scorer. He emphasized the importance of Brook’s success for the team’s future. Root hinted that Brook’s monumental innings is likely the beginning of many more big scores, as he develops his game and grows in confidence on the international stage.
"I hope so. You want to create an environment and a team where things are always improving and always getting better. You want the guys that come in to play with that belief that they can go and do really special things... If guys in the future are breaking records, then England are in a good place, and they're scoring a lot of runs, so hopefully that is the case," he added.
Brook’s innings was a blend of patience and aggression, as he built partnerships and punished the bowlers when given the opportunity. Root explained that the team’s positive environment encourages players like Brook to believe they can achieve greatness, and that belief has played a role in England’s recent success in Test cricket.