India in England: Dawid Malan hails skipper Joe Root’s consistency says he is right up there with all the greats

England batsman Dawid Malan hailed skipper Joe Root as Test great after his third consecutive century in as many Tests against India at Headingley. England close the second day of third Test against India on 423 for 8 with a lead of 345.

Joe Root stamped his authority over the Indian bowling attack with a third masterful hundred in as many games, putting England in a dominant position on day two of the second Test at Headingley on Thursday. Dawid Malan, who had probably the best seat to watch Root’s masterclass in their 139-run partnership for the third wicket, feels that the England cricketer is right up their with all the legends of the game.