Headingley Test: Joe Root hits 23rd hundred to go joint-2nd in England’s all-time list

Joe Root and Kevin Pietersen are now tied in joint-second place behind Alastair Cook, who hit 33 hundreds during his playing career for England.

England captain Joe Root hit his third hundred of the series and 23rd in Test cricket on Day 2 of the ongoing third match against England at Headingley on Thursday. Root equalled Kevin Pietersen's tally on England's all-time list as the hosts stretched their lead past 250 at Leeds. Root and Kevin Pietersen are now tied in joint-second place behind Alastair Cook, who hit 33 hundreds during his playing career for England.