Captaincy weighed him down, freedom set him free: The remarkable second act of Root
Joe Root scored 249 runs across three innings to guide England to a 2-1 ODI series victory against India, earning Player of the Series.
Root scored 76, 99, and 74, each inning anchoring England's recovery or chase, including 76 when England were 107/6.
Root's consistent performances have continued at age 36 despite the retirement of contemporaries like Alastair Cook, Eoin Morgan, and Ben Stokes.
Former England spinner Monty Panesar commented on the secret behind Root's longevity.
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