England vice-captain Ben Stokes described Joe Root as one of the best batsmen in the world and a prolific captain, saying that the real gift of the hundredth Test was to win the first Test against India. Stokes, who gave Root his hundredth Test cap. I will try my best to win in the next five days at bat, ball and fielding. We all look forward to winning the first Test. This is very special for Joe. “Root scored a century in his hundredth Test and made him memorable.
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In The Guardian, Stokes wrote, “Captain Joe Root is the special captain of the hundredth Test before the match. These are special moments that will stay with you throughout your career.” He is a generous and thoughtful man, one of the best Sheffield players in cricket and a humble man.
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Stokes said Root supported him at the worst stage of his career after a fight outside a nightclub in Bristol. He said there is no better example of this than being a person. He was very supportive of me during my difficult time. He was not my hero at the time but my friend. I always respect him.
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