Australian cricket legend Matthew Hayden’s daughter expressed gratitude towards England star Joe Root for preventing her father from fulfilling a wager to strip naked. Root achieved his first century in Australia at the Gabba, marking a significant milestone 12 years after his initial Ashes tour.
The former England captain’s resilient batting performance, scoring an unbeaten 135 runs off 202 balls after being dropped early in the innings, not only brought joy to his team but also spared Hayden from carrying out his promise to walk around the MCG nude if Root failed to reach a century during this tour.
Grace Hayden, a commentator, publicly acknowledged the situation on Instagram, visibly relieved as she made a gesture of gratitude towards Root, captioning her video with a heartfelt “Root thank you you’ve saved all our eyes.”
Reflecting on the close call, Hayden acknowledged the potential trouble he narrowly avoided with his family, particularly his wife and daughter, all thanks to Root’s exceptional innings. Hayden admitted to feeling nervous as he commended Root for his long-awaited century in Australia, emphasizing the personal stake he had in the outcome and expressing his relief at the outcome.
Root’s former captain, Alastair Cook, praised the England batsman’s performance, highlighting his brilliance under pressure and asserting his status as England’s finest batsman. Cook lauded Root’s innings as precisely what the team needed, recognizing his consistent improvement and resilience in crucial moments.
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