The game of cricket has been evolving over the years and batters have often been seen manufacturing some entertaining shots to keep the game engaging for the fans. Former England Test captain, Joe Root displayed his capacity to score runs in an unorthodox way as he produced a reverse scoop while facing Neil Wagner in the third Test of the red-ball series against New Zealand.
England is locking horns with New Zealand in the final game of the three-match Test series against New Zealand and they have been a dominant force in the series so far. The team won the first couple of games under the leadership of Ben Stokes and a new head coach Brendon McCullum.
The hosts are also in a comfortable position in the third Test and might secure a comfortable win. England is chasing 296 in the second innings and poised on 132/2. Joe Root has been in sublime form but one of his shots in the second innings of the third Test was remarkable.
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Neil Wagner came out to bowl the 22nd over of the innings and he bowled the last delivery of the over outside off. Joe Root decided to show his innovative side and played a daring reverse scoop. The ball went for a maximum in the third man region and England added six runs to their total.
Here is the video of the six from Joe Root:
Joe Root. You are ridiculous.
Scorecard/clips: https://t.co/AIVHwaRwQv
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England (Playing XI): Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Sam Billings (wk), Jamie Overton, Matty Potts, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach
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New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham, Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Neil Wagner
