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Mark Butcher: Masterful Joe Root lights way for England’s young guns

There was a lot to like about England’s 3-0 ODI whitewash of West Indies in Harry Brook’s first series since being named white-ball captain.
The new generation of stars such as Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith and Will Jacks all showcased their talent, and England have the makings of damn good batting line-up. Right at its heart is Joe Root, 34 years of age and playing better than ever.
His masterclass in the second ODI at Cardiff, making an unbeaten 166 from 139 balls to rescue his team from a precarious position and script a three-wicket victory, was his 18th century in the format and the lat...

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