Australia cricket legend Matthew Hayden’s daughter expressed gratitude towards England hero Joe Root for preventing her father from fulfilling a bet to strip naked. Root achieved his first century in Australia at the Gabba, marking 12 years since his initial Ashes tour.
The former England captain guided his team’s batting with a stellar 135 not out from 202 balls, sparing Hayden the embarrassment of walking around the MCG naked as promised if Root failed to score a century on this tour.
Grace Hayden, a commentator, publicly thanked Root on Instagram, indicating her relief with a video gesture and captioned message. Hayden acknowledged the potential trouble he narrowly avoided with his wife and daughter due to Root’s remarkable performance.
In a message to Root, Hayden congratulated him on his century in Australia, expressing his nervous anticipation and relief at the outcome. He praised Root for achieving his hundred after a series of fifties and commended his exceptional performance under pressure.
Former England captain Alastair Cook also lauded Root’s innings, acknowledging his greatness and crucial contribution to the team. Cook praised Root’s resilience under pressure and hailed him as England’s best batsman ever, continuously improving his game.
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