After registering his 34th Test century, taking him past Sir Alastair Cook’s tally and into top spot on England’s all-time list, Joe Root credited a shift in the team’s collective mindset for his prolific form.
“The environment and the way we look at the game now is so fun to be around,” he said, having scored 103 in England’s second innings here on day three against Sri Lanka to go with the 143 on the first day. “It’s an environment where you see guys thrive and even as a senior player it gives you so much energy.”
