Cricket fraternity hails Joe Root’s double ton against Pakistan at Old Trafford

Cricket fraternity hails Joe Root's double ton against Pakistan at Old Trafford

On Day 1, it was England’s captain Alastair Cook and on Day 2, it is all about their future Test skipper Joe Root. The first day of the second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford ended with the score of 314 with the loss of four wickets and Root being unbeaten on 141.

Despite Root’s brilliance, Cook’s hundred, his 29th (equalling Don Bradman) stole the spotlight. Root ensured on Day 2, the spotlight fell on him. He became the first batsman from England since 1954 to score double hundred at home against Pakistan. The last English cricketer to do so was Denis Compton, who made 278 at Trent Bridge. Also Read: Alastair Cook, Don Bradman, 29th Test ton and 22nd July

With this double hundred, Root once again, proved his worth to the English side. Cricket fraternity hailed this knock and we present some of the best tweets.