Australian cricket legend Matthew Hayden’s daughter expressed gratitude towards England star Joe Root for preventing her father from fulfilling a promise to strip naked. Root achieved his first century in Australia at the Gabba, 12 years after his initial Ashes tour.
The former England captain’s innings of 135 not out from 202 balls saved Hayden from having to walk around the MCG naked as he had pledged if Root failed to score a century during this tour. Grace Hayden, a commentator, visibly relieved, made a gesture of thanks on Instagram, captioning it with, “Root thank you, you’ve saved all our eyes.”
Hayden acknowledged his nervousness and the potential repercussions with his family, crediting Root for his milestone. He commended Root on his achievement, emphasizing the relief felt by his wife and daughter. Root’s former captain, Alastair Cook, praised the innings as brilliant and crucial for England, highlighting Root’s exceptional performance under pressure, labeling him as England’s best batsman ever.
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