
Joe Root gives his dad, Matt Root, a hug as he walks back after registering 103, England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Lord's, 3rd day, August 31, 2024© Getty Images

Joe Root became the first English player to score 34 Test hundreds, England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Lord's, 3rd day, August 31, 2024© Getty Images

Joe Root went past Alistair Cook's tally of 33 Test centuries with twin tons at Lord's, England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Lord's, 3rd day, August 31, 2024© AFP/Getty Images