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'Root Is To England What Virat-Rohit Are To India': Kumble

Former Indian: Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble feels that Joe Root's impact for England is similar to what Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have on Indian cricket after the veteran played a brilliant unbeaten 99-run knock to help the hosts level the series 1-1 by registering a four-wicket win in the second ODI. Root anchored Englands chase of 234 with a composed 99 not out off 133 balls to guide England to victory at Sophia Gardens. The veteran opener was left stranded one run short of a century after Gus Atkinson struck the winning boundary with 35 balls to spare. Reflecting on Roots knock, Kumble highlighted the former England captains traditional ODI approach and ability to absorb pressure. Joe Root is to England what Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are to India. Root is the only batter in that England side who still plays with an old-school ODI mindset. The other batters came out attacking from the start, but Root took his time, anchored the innings, and brought calmness to the chase, Kumble told Jio Hotstar. His ability to rotate the strike and find gaps makes him incredibly reliable. You know he wont play a risky shot at the wrong time. That kind of game awareness is invaluable. Kumble contrasted Roots approach with England captain Harry Brook, saying the conditions demanded patience rather than aggression. The difference between Harry Brook and Joe Root was evident. Brook tried to play T20 shots in conditions that didnt allow it, whereas Root produced a masterclass in ODI batting. Kumble contrasted Roots approach with England captain Harry Brook, saying the conditions demanded patience rather than aggression. Also Read: Live Cricket Score What makes Root, Kohli and Rohit so successful is that their run-scoring looks effortless. They dont premeditate. They react to the ball. They play low-risk, high-reward cricket rather than high-risk, high-reward cricket. When you have that kind of class, grace and mindset, it makes life easier for the entire team, he said. Article Source: IANS

17 Jul 2026 1:48 pm