Joe Root’s Sleepless Night After 99* at Lord’s: Reliving Every Shot

England cricket captain Joe Root revealed he tossed and turned all night after falling agonizingly short of a century during the recent Test match against India at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Root’s Near-Century Agony

Root, who finished unbeaten on 99, described the experience as mentally exhausting, admitting he replayed every single shot from his innings, unable to shake off the frustration of missing out on a well-deserved century. The pressure of the match against a tough Indian side clearly weighed heavily on the England skipper.

Bumrah’s Bowling Adds to the Pressure

Facing the formidable Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling attack undoubtedly added to the challenge. Root acknowledged the intensity of the contest and the role it played in making his near-miss even more frustrating.