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Joe Root Becomes First Cricketer To Score 200 In 100th Test Match
England Skipper Joe Root's knock of 218 runs (377 balls) against India on February 6, made him the first batsman to score a double-century in 100th test appearance. With this achievement, Root became third Englishman to score a century at 100th test. Moreover, Root equalled Australia's Don Bradman as he scored 150+ runs in three consecutive test matches. Reportedly, this was Root's fifth double-century and third as England's captain.
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Ind vs Aus: Steve Smith Breaks Records With His Ton Against India
Australian cricketer Steve Smith on January 8 became the second-fastest cricketer to bag 27 test centuries as he scored 131 runs in the ongoing test match against India. Achieving the feat in 136 innings, Smith surpassed Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar (141 innings each), lagging only behind Don Bradman (70 innings). Moreover, he has also bettered Virat Kohli's 7318 runs in Test cricket. Smith's century was his fourth at Sydney Cricket… read-more
Tags: Cricket, Steve Smith, Sydney Cricket Ground, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Don Bradman
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